$100,000
SOLD APR 7, 2025
-- Bed
1 Bath
520 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$192 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Agricultural

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in the serene Desert Heights community of 29 Palms, this charming 520 sq. ft. brick cabin offers the perfect blend of vintage character and modern convenience. Built in 1955, the home sits on a spacious 5-acre lot with breathtaking desert and mountain views.
Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, a cozy wood-burning stove, and abundant natural light streaming through large windows. The full kitchen provides ample space for cooking, while the bathroom includes a shower/tub combo, single sink vanity, and toilet. Step outside to the covered back patio or ascend the elevated viewing deck—an ideal spot for stargazing and taking in the expansive landscape.
For those with RVs, the property is equipped with 250-volt, 30-amp service and a dump hookup. With utilities already connected, this desert retreat is a rare find—perfect for a weekend getaway, or investment property.
Located just a short drive from Joshua Tree National Park, the renowned 29 Palms Art Gallery, and the vibrant Joshua Tree music and arts scene, this property is an adventurer’s dream. Enjoy hiking, rock climbing, and endless outdoor exploration by day, then experience breathtaking sunsets and star-filled skies by night. Nearby, the city of 29 Palms offers dining, shopping, and entertainment, along with the historic Oasis of Mara and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Thiele

Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty Brokerage Phone: 760-669-7787 License #01957342 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jonny Fritz

Compass License #02055093

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Property is zoned RL-5

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 520 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Farming

  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Conventional Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1234
  • Tax Tract Number 5678
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0633181330000
  • $340 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Cabin
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: RL-5
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Cabin
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 0633181330000
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 520.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 192.31
  • Room Type: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Slab
  • View: Desert, Mountain(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry: No
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Rural

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Corner Lot, Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000
  • Latitude Manual: 34.23822200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 217800.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 1234
  • Tax Tract Number: 5678
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 340.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Bruce And Ginger Finley Living Trust and Finley Bruce
Bought by
Nielsen Jon
Seller's Agent
Jessica Thiele
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jonny Fritz
Compass
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$101,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Hill Dale Land
Bought by
Niyomtham Nathan B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Interest Rate
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1997
Sold by
Hill Ronald D
Bought by
Finley Bruce E and Finley Ginger
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $100,000 Corinthian Title Company
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed $8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $100,000 -9.1% $192 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $110,000 +10.0% $212 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $100,000 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Off Market $100,000 -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $100,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $483 $14,583 $7,839 $6,744
2024 $483 $14,297 $7,685 $6,612
2023 $475 $14,016 $7,534 $6,482
2022 $467 $13,741 $7,386 $6,355
2021 $460 $13,471 $7,241 $6,230
2020 $455 $13,333 $7,167 $6,166
2019 $453 $13,071 $7,026 $6,045
2018 $449 $12,814 $6,888 $5,926
2017 $443 $12,563 $6,753 $5,810
2016 $437 $12,317 $6,621 $5,696
2015 $365 $12,132 $6,522 $5,610
2014 $367 $11,894 $6,394 $5,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: JT25041076

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 0633-181-33