THE GODWIN ESTATE | A VINTAGE WONDER VALLEY DESERT COMPOUND
Rare opportunity to own an authentic 10-acre Wonder Valley compound featuring two separate vintage desert homes, each situated on its own 5-acre parcel, offered together to create an extraordinary private retreat in one of the High Desert's most iconic landscapes.
5188 Godwin Road features a charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence with a flex space ideal for an office or 2nd bedroom totaling approximately 1,000 sq. ft., while neighboring 5148 Godwin Road offers an intimate 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence of approximately 680 sq. ft. Both homes date to 1958, carrying the character and soul of early Wonder Valley desert living.
Together, the two parcels encompass approximately 10 fully fenced acres with a private shared well, creating a rare sense of independence, privacy and space. Perched within the wide-open Wonder Valley landscape, the property enjoys spectacular 180-degree views, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, distant Joshua Tree National Park vistas and the extraordinary dark skies that make this area so special.
This is more than acreage, it is a piece of Wonder Valley history. The property's well once played a role in the surrounding desert community, with water stored in a tank elevated on cinder-block supports and used for water delivery in the valley. Today, that historic structure has been creatively reimagined as an outdoor swing-bed retreat, a small reminder of the property's desert past.
The two residences create endless possibilities: establish a private family compound, live in one home while operating the second as a guest residence or vacation rental, create an artist or creative retreat, or continue building upon the property's established history as a desert destination. Both homes have previously enjoyed successful rental.
Outdoor living is woven throughout the property with covered gathering spaces, a dramatic stone fireplace, spa/jacuzzi areas, a spot to put an above ground pool and numerous places to relax beneath the vast desert sky. The smaller residence adds its own distinctive personality with warm Spanish-inspired details, a sunken living room and Saltillo tile, while the main residence offers classic vintage desert character and inviting indoor/outdoor living.
Properties like this are increasingly difficult to replicate: two homes, two 5-acre parcels, 10 fenced acres, a private well, panoramic views and authentic Wonder Valley history, all in one remarkable property.
Under contract
Listed by: Joshua Tree Modern • Sarah Beck • Contact: 760-550-5452
$375,000
5188 Godwin Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
2beds
1,524sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
10 Acres Lot
$370,100 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 36 days
- 779
- 63
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sarah Beck DRE #02282658 760-550-5452,
Joshua Tree Modern,
Karla Ruzicki DRE #02213364,
Joshua Tree Modern
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26183318
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Counters, Walk-In Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers
Heating
- Ductless, Fireplace(s), Propane, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ductless, Evaporative Cooling, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Outside, Propane Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Brick Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Partially Furnished, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate, Stone
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Unpaved
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Stone
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Hills, Landmark, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property, Ranch, Rocks
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 0625181250000
- Parcel number: 0625181260000
- Zoning: RL5
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Drywall, Flagstone, Fiberglass Siding, Concrete, Plaster
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Standard
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Near National Forest, Park, Rural
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Twentynine Palms
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $38,423
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA
- Exclusions: A list of items will be provided by the owner
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$370,100
$352,000 - $389,000
$2,227/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Contingent | $375,000$246/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+837.5%$246/sqft |
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| 3/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CRMLS #JT24032377 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #JT24032377 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2018 | Sold | $40,000+370.6%$26/sqft |
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| 5/9/2001 | Sold | $8,500-67.2%$6/sqft |
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| 10/20/1999 | Sold | $25,908+8%$17/sqft |
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| 4/5/1996 | Sold | $24,000$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $38,423 +2% |
| 2025 | $713 +3.6% | $37,669 +2% |
| 2024 | $689 +1.9% | $36,930 +2% |
| 2023 | $676 +1.9% | $36,206 +2% |
| 2022 | $663 +1.3% | $35,496 +2% |
| 2021 | $655 +1.1% | $34,800 +1% |
| 2020 | $648 +0.9% | $34,444 +2% |
| 2019 | $642 +25.6% | $33,769 +2% |
| 2018 | $511 +0.7% | $33,107 +2% |
| 2017 | $507 | $32,458 +2% |
| 2016 | $507 +1.3% | $31,822 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $501 +1.7% | $31,344 +2% |
| 2014 | $492 | $30,730 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $30,591 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $29,991 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $29,403 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,183 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,252 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $28,678 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,116 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,565 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $27,025 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $26,495 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $26,010 +214.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,262 -67.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,500 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $25,000 |
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