Set on a half-acre at the quiet end of a road in Friendly Hills, Desert Star offers a rare sense of peace at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park. At 3,500 feet in elevation, this Joshua Tree home enjoys cooler desert air, expansive night skies, and direct access to neighborhood hiking trails - an ideal setting for those seeking privacy, wildlife, and uninterrupted views. A collaboration between designer/builder Todd Patterson and Argentinian architect/artist Sol Sanchez, the property blends sculptural architecture with grounded, desert-informed materials. The main residence spans approximately 2,700 square feet complemented by a 160 square foot art studio. Six exterior patio spaces totaling 900 square feet extend the living experience outdoors including a shaded loggia garden, a sunken social patio, three reclaimed-beam pergolas, and a wood deck with two modern soaking tubs positioned for star-filled evenings. Inside, the layout features a pivot-door foyer entry, a generous great room anchored by a modern wood-burning stove, a formal living area, and a dedicated dining room. Three bedrooms each boast en-suite baths, alongside a well-placed powder room. The Japanese inspired kitchen is designed for both beauty and function, supported by a server and wine closet. Large format porcelain tile floors run through the main living areas, while new carpet softens the bedrooms. Systems are thoughtfully upgraded, including a 22-panel PV solar array, fiber optic internet, Nest thermostat, forced-air climate control, tankless LP water heater, water filtration system, new septic, and a SmartLock entry. A two-space carport, storage shed, dedicated future pool space, and an outdoor fire pit complete this Joshua Tree retreat.
For sale
$1,195,000
61194 Prescott Trl, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
3beds
2,834sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.41 Acres Lot
$1,137,700 Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Shaded loggia gardenTwo-space carportSculptural architectureDedicated dining roomWell-placed powder roomPivot-door foyer entryStorage shed
- 132 days |
- 147 |
- 7 |
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Listed by:
Nelly Beck DRE # 02071197 760-898-2979,
The Agency 760-965-4200,
Arrington Williams DRE # 01986804 323-356-2399,
The Agency
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26655453
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Art Studio, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Water Conditioner, Refrigerator, Range/Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Area
Features
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,834
- Total interior livable area: 2,834 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 180
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0588421160000
- Zoning: JT/RS-14M
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $422/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $557,134
- Annual tax amount: $6,338
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
Estimated market value
$1,137,700
$1.08M - $1.19M
$4,116/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2026 | Price change | $1,195,000-1.6%$422/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,215,000+131.4%$429/sqft |
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| 12/22/2021 | Sold | $525,000$185/sqft |
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| 12/13/2021 | Pending sale | $525,000$185/sqft |
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| 10/25/2021 | Contingent | $525,000$185/sqft |
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| 10/24/2021 | Price change | $525,000-4.4%$185/sqft |
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| 10/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,000$194/sqft |
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| 9/21/2021 | Contingent | $549,000$194/sqft |
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| 9/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $549,000+1272.5%$194/sqft |
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| 4/29/1996 | Sold | $40,000-23.1%$14/sqft |
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| 7/27/1995 | Sold | $52,000$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,338 -1.1% | $557,134 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,406 +2% | $546,210 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,281 +0.9% | $535,500 +512.9% |
| 2022 | $6,226 +414.2% | $87,374 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,211 +1% | $85,660 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,199 -4.7% | $84,782 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,258 +15.6% | $83,120 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,088 +1.1% | $81,490 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,077 | $79,892 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,077 +1.7% | $78,325 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,059 +4% | $77,148 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,018 | $75,636 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $75,294 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,817 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,370 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,829 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $71,999 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,588 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $69,204 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,847 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $66,516 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $65,212 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,017 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,762 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $61,532 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $60,325 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Friendly Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.5 mi
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