Investor opportunity in the heart of Joshua Tree's desirable Old Town West neighborhood. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers 936 square feet of living space and is full of character, potential, and desert charm. Being sold as is, this property presents an excellent opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to create their own desert retreat.
A welcoming covered front porch sets the tone, providing the perfect place to relax and take in the desert atmosphere. Inside, the living room features painted wood beam ceilings, mosaic tile flooring, a ceiling fan, and a swamp cooler. The galley-style kitchen is filled with natural light and offers a functional layout ready for your personal updates and vision.
The bedroom is cute and compact, featuring mosaic tile flooring, a ceiling fan, and a wood-lined closet. The full bathroom includes a single sink vanity, toilet, and shower/tub combination. Two versatile bonus rooms add valuable flexibility to the floor plan. One, located just off the kitchen, offers extensive built-in storage and would make an ideal office, art studio, hobby room, or playroom. The second bonus room could serve as an additional sleeping area, den, or expanded living space.
Outside, the fenced backyard includes a storage shed and a large carport, providing plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, or recreational gear.
Located just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree, you'll enjoy easy access to local restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shopping, art galleries, and the weekly farmers market. The property is also conveniently close to the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park, one of Southern California's premier destinations for hiking, rock climbing, camping, stargazing, and outdoor recreation. The area continues to attract visitors from around the world, making Joshua Tree a sought-after destination for vacation rentals, second homes, and investment properties.
Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, long-term rental, vacation rental investment, or a personal desert getaway, this Old Town West property offers a fantastic opportunity to invest in one of the High Desert's most desirable communities.
For sale
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty • Jessica Thiele • Contact: 760-365-8880
$225,000
61910 Begonia Pl, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
2beds
936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$220,400 Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyardMosaic tile flooringWelcoming covered front porchCeiling fanExtensive built-in storageTwo versatile bonus roomsStorage shed
- 34 days |
- 983 |
- 56 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Thiele DRE #01957342 760-669-7787,
Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26118603
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0603261160000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,206
- Annual tax amount: $791
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,1031 Exchange,Submit
Estimated market value
$220,400
$209,000 - $231,000
$1,985/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+1185.7%$240/sqft |
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| 3/15/2001 | Sold | $17,500$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $791 +3.6% | $45,206 +2% |
| 2024 | $764 +2% | $44,320 +2% |
| 2023 | $749 +2% | $43,451 +2% |
| 2022 | $734 +1.5% | $42,599 +2% |
| 2021 | $723 +1.2% | $41,764 +1% |
| 2020 | $715 -3.9% | $41,336 +2% |
| 2019 | $744 +28.1% | $40,526 +2% |
| 2018 | $581 +1% | $39,731 +2% |
| 2017 | $575 | $38,952 +2% |
| 2016 | $575 +1.6% | $38,188 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $566 +5.6% | $37,615 +2% |
| 2014 | $536 | $36,878 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,712 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,992 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,286 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $35,022 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,105 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $34,416 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $33,741 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,080 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $32,431 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,795 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $31,212 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,600 -22.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,500 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $38,725 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Joshua Tree Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
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