$485,000
$40K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $2,745/month

Total Views 8,449
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,749 Sq Ft
$176 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Panoramic View
  • Near a National Forest
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4.79 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

Your High Desert Holiday Haven Awaits at 8448 Milpas Drive! ?? Tucked in the peaceful Milpas Highlands of Apple Valley, this stunning High Desert retreat feels like finding the perfect gift at the end of the rainbow. Sitting on nearly 5 acres of usable land, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,749 sq ft of comfortable living—PLUS a sunny enclosed porch—and not one, but TWO master suites. Talk about Christmas coming early! Perfect for multi-generational living, long-term guests, or a private home office, the dual master suites offer comfort and flexibility. The upstairs suite is its own winter wonderland—complete with a bonus area for lounging, working, or workouts, and a private balcony with panoramic views of the Milpas Highlands. It’s the ideal place to sip your morning cocoa or unwind under twinkling desert skies. Inside, enjoy the warm, rustic charm of the family room with a built-in wood-burning stove—just add stockings for instant holiday magic. The spacious kitchen provides plenty of storage and counter space, ready for baking cookies, hosting gatherings, or feeding a hungry crew after a day of desert fun. Sunlight pours through large windows, giving the whole home a bright and cheerful glow. And for the outdoor adventurers? ?????
With 4.79 acres of wide-open space, this property might just be the perfect Christmas treat for dirt bikers, off-roaders, and anyone dreaming of their own desert playground. There’s room for RV parking, a workshop, horses, toys, and anything else on your wish list. Located just minutes from town but wrapped in peaceful, open surroundings, 8448 Milpas Drive is more than a home—it’s your High Desert holiday treasure, where comfort, adventure, and opportunity come together like the perfect Christmas blend.

Listing Agent

Karen Sanchez

Reputable Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-684-0250 License #01804752 Listed on: 08/06/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Randy R. Brown

Reputable Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-684-0250 License #01901994

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 4.79 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Desert faces the front and back of the property
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in good condition
  • No Landscaping
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Density is 2-5 Units/Acre
  • Property is zoned RL

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Desert
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Cosmetic Repairs Needed
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,749 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Data
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sunken Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Propane Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Firewall

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Pile Carpeting

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Water Heater
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0432231090000
  • $639 per year additional tax assessments
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest
  • Foothills
  • Mountainous Community
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Horse Trails
  • Hiking Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Country Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Firewall(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: RL
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0432231090000
  • Year Built: 1990
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2749.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Copper Plumbing Partial, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, Wired for Data
  • Stories: 2
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Accessibility Features: Low Pile Carpeting
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Separated
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 176.43
  • Room Type: Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite, Separate Family Room, Two Primaries, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Exhaust Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Linen Closet/Storage, Main Floor Full Bath, Tile Counters, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Tile Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • View: Desert, Hills, Panoramic
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Garage, Garage - Single Door, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property
  • Heating Type: Central, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Propane Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Blm/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land, Rural

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Sloped Down, Gentle Sloping, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, No Landscaping, Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 208652.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.7900

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 208652.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 97.08
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Tract Number: 0000
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 639.00

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,717 $219,179 $54,794 $164,385
2024 $2,787 $214,882 $53,720 $161,162
2023 $2,806 $210,669 $52,667 $158,002
2022 $2,783 $206,538 $51,634 $154,904
2021 $2,735 $202,489 $50,622 $151,867
2020 $2,707 $200,413 $50,103 $150,310
2019 $2,845 $196,484 $49,121 $147,363
2018 $2,790 $192,632 $48,158 $144,474
2017 $2,624 $188,855 $47,214 $141,641
2016 $2,530 $185,152 $46,288 $138,864
2015 $2,496 $182,371 $45,593 $136,778
2014 $2,461 $178,799 $44,700 $134,099
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Price Changed $485,000 -7.6% $176 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $174,500 Fidelity National Title Ie
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $117,950 VA
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: IG25170789

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0432-231-09