Amazing 1957 homestead cabin that is now offering a solitary oasis in the heart of the desert. It encompasses 600 square feet of living space and is nestled on over 2 sprawling acres of beautiful desert land. This one bedroom, one bath haven boasts an inviting bath, a spacious kitchen, and a cozy living room, each window framing intimate views of the desert's beauty. It was designed with simplicity as its guiding principle, ensuring unparalleled comfort amidst this tranquil environment.
From every corner of this abode, panoramic desert vistas stretch out as far as the eye can see, fostering a profound sense of solitude. Here, the home becomes your sanctuary, allowing you to truly embrace the essence of desert living. Rooted in a commitment to energy conservation, this cabin empowers you to focus on life's essentials, your deepest priorities, and the pursuit of your dreams.
At its core, a groundbreaking power system harnesses an infinite source of energy with minimal consumption. Utilizing the sun's rays to illuminate the darkness, cool your sustenance, and provide energy as you see fit, it ensures warmth, never stored nor wasted, for your indoor soaking tub or the refreshing outdoor shower. You can unwind by the efficient, airtight woodstove or simply stargaze into the night sky.
This retreat is akin to a haven for writers, brimming with pure energy. Light up the burner for a cup of tea, settle in, and experience the desert as it was meant to be—an unfenced sanctuary and a comforting place to call your own.
Sold for $266,500
Listed by: Cherie Miller & Associates • Madelaine LaVoie • Contact: 760-369-1800
Bought with: Cherie Miller & Associates
$266,500
60811 Sonora Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
1beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
2.01 Acres Lot
$303,000 Zestimate®
$444/sqft
$1,361 Estimated rent
Home value
$303,000
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Panoramic desert vistasIndoor soaking tubSpacious kitchenAirtight woodstove
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Listed by:
Madelaine LaVoie DRE #01005011 760-401-3374,
Cherie Miller & Associates,
Lynee LaVoie DRE #02021036,
Cherie Miller & Associates
Bought with:
Michael Phelps, DRE #01840665
Cherie Miller & Associates
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT23169652
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Laminate Counters
Heating
- Ductless, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ductless, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Propane Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Concrete
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: front
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Stone
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: New Condition,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.01 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Lot Over 40000 Sqft, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 0631132240000
- Zoning: HV/RL-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Propane, Other, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $444/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,721
- Date on market: 9/11/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 111 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Submit
- Inclusions: furniture negotiable
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2024 | Sold | $266,500+0.6%$444/sqft |
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| 1/9/2024 | Pending sale | $265,000$442/sqft |
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| 11/24/2023 | Price change | $265,000-8.6%$442/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $289,900+141.6%$483/sqft |
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| 4/12/2017 | Sold | $120,000+900%$200/sqft |
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| 12/10/2003 | Sold | $12,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,721 +78.9% | $275,400 +101.7% |
| 2024 | $2,080 +1.7% | $136,539 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,046 +1.9% | $133,862 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,009 +1% | $131,237 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,988 +0.7% | $128,664 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,974 -4.3% | $127,345 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,061 -38.4% | $124,848 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,348 +440.3% | $122,400 +485.3% |
| 2017 | $620 | $20,914 +2% |
| 2016 | $620 +0.8% | $20,504 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $615 +1% | $20,196 +2% |
| 2014 | $609 | $19,800 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $19,711 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,325 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,946 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $18,805 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $18,850 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $18,481 +46.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $12,629 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,381 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $12,138 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $11,900 +31% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,084 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $8,906 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $8,731 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $8,560 |
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