A design-forward desert retreat where architecture, privacy and proven rental performance converge. Set on approximately one acre in Joshua Tree, this newly built 3-bedroom residence pairs a refined, minimalist aesthetic with construction designed for the realities of the desert. Based on 2026 YTD performance through August, the property is tracking toward approximately $208,000 in projected gross rental revenue for 2026, offering a compelling opportunity for buyers seeking both a personal desert escape and an established income-producing property. Built using Structural Concrete Insulated Panels (SCIP), the shell contains no traditional wood framing and was engineered for exceptional durability, energy efficiency, fire resistance and reduced exterior noise. The structure was further reinforced with extensive rebar, while a standing-seam metal roof over a two-inch aggregate cement base adds another layer of long-term resilience.Inside, the material palette feels closer to a boutique desert hotel than a conventional vacation rental. Venetian plaster, artisanal Portola Paint accents, Italian terrazzo flooring, Italian tile and custom oak cabinetry create a warm, restrained interior. The sculptural three-dimensional kitchen island is finished in premium Dekton and complemented by Fisher & Paykel panel-ready refrigeration and dishwasher, a Bosch electric convection range, Blanco sink, Baldwin hardware and Delta Trinsic fixtures. Custom-built beds and headboards complete both suites. Outside, fabricated metal fencing frames the property while the pool and expansive desert setting create the indoor-outdoor experience Joshua Tree buyers come for. Architecturally distinctive, highly finished and already demonstrating substantial rental demand, this is a turnkey Joshua Tree property designed to function equally well as a private desert residence, creative retreat or income-producing escape.
New construction
Price cut: $100K (9/19)
$1,449,000
61464 Melton Trl, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
3beds
1,774sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
1.03 Acres Lot
$1,390,400 Zestimate®
$817/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 89 days
- 422
- 19
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn S. Kormondy DRE # 01451888 323-638-7567,
Keller Williams Beverly Hills 310-432-6400
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26854185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Entry, Living Room, Powder, Patio Covered
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Built-Ins, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Cement, Tile, Other
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,774
- Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Heated, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Rocks, Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0588241040000
- Zoning: JT/RS-1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New Construction
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: District
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $817/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $640,808
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
Estimated market value
$1,390,400
$1.32M - $1.46M
$3,797/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $1,449,000-6.5%$817/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,549,000+1449%$873/sqft |
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| 6/22/2021 | Sold | $100,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $640,808 +62.5% |
| 2025 | $4,941 +38.4% | $394,243 +40.2% |
| 2024 | $3,570 +139.1% | $281,121 +170.2% |
| 2023 | $1,493 +2.1% | $104,040 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,462 +181.2% | $102,000 +339.5% |
| 2021 | $520 +1.3% | $23,208 +1% |
| 2020 | $513 -3% | $22,970 +2% |
| 2019 | $529 +43.9% | $22,520 +2% |
| 2018 | $368 +0.9% | $22,078 +2% |
| 2017 | $364 | $21,645 +2% |
| 2016 | $364 +1.5% | $21,221 -0.5% |
| 2015 | $359 -5.1% | $21,320 +2% |
| 2014 | $378 | $20,902 +214.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,650 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,520 |
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