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  • Listed by: Cindy Mark Realty • Cindy Mark • Contact: 760-285-4911
    Price cut: $10K (8/29)
    $225,000

    71995 Samarkand Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

    4beds
    1,600sqft
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    $1,655/mo
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    Duplex
    Built in 1960
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $198,500 Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Improved comfort featuresFresh paint
    Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Twentynine Palms! Welcome to 71995 Samarkand Drive — a duplex property located in an established residential neighborhood offering excellent potential for investors, owner-occupants, vacation rental strategies, or multi-generational living. One unit has already been updated with modern mini-split heating and cooling, fresh paint, and improved comfort features, creating a move-in-ready feel while still leaving room for future upside. The property includes a garage with potential for conversion into an ADU (buyer to verify with City of Twentynine Palms), opening the door for additional rental income, guest quarters, artist studio space, or extended family living. With growing demand for housing near Joshua Tree National Park and the Marine Corps Base, properties with flexible-use possibilities continue to attract attention in the High Desert market. Located just minutes from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, Twentynine Palms continues to gain popularity as both a tourism and lifestyle destination known for its hiking, rock climbing, dark skies, art scene, and desert beauty. Nearby attractions and destinations include: Approx. 10–15 minutes to the North Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park and Visitor Center at Freedom Plaza Approx. 15 minutes to Indian Cove Campground and world-famous rock climbing areas Approx. 10 minutes to downtown Twentynine Palms restaurants, murals, local art galleries, and the Saturday Farmers Market at Freedom Plaza Approx. 15 minutes to Tortoise Rock Casino for dining, entertainment, and concerts Approx. 20–25 minutes to Joshua Tree Village shops, cafes, and music venues Approx. 5–10 minutes to the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), one of the area’s largest employment anchors Approx. 1 hour to Palm Springs Approx. 2.5–3 hours to Los Angeles or Orange County Twentynine Palms has become increasingly recognized as the quieter, less congested gateway to Joshua Tree National Park, attracting visitors, artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and remote workers seeking space, affordability, and desert charm. Whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio, live in one unit while renting the other, or explore future ADU possibilities, this duplex offers flexibility, location, and opportunity in one of the High Desert’s fastest-growing destination areas.
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    Cindy Mark DRE #01332204 760-285-4911,

    Cindy Mark Realty

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26109820MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathtub
      Kitchen
      • Features: Remodeled, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
      Heating
      • Wall Furnace, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Evaporative Cooling, Electric
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Outside
      Features
      • All Bedrooms Down
      • Flooring: Tile
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: None
      • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport, Detached Carport
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has carport: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 1
      • Patio & porch: Concrete, Porch
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Desert, Valley
      Lot
      • Size: 0.29 Acres
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
      Details
      • Additional parcels included: 0612282030000
      • Parcel number: 0612282020000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
      • Property subtype: Duplex
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Stucco
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Rural
      Location
      • Region: Twentynine Palms

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $46,990
      • Date on market: 5/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 142 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $198,500

        $181,000 - $218,000

        $1,933/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/29/2026Listed for sale$225,000-4.3%$141/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT26109820 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Contingent$235,000$147/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT26109820 Report a problem
        6/19/2026Price change$235,000-11.3%$147/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT26109820 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$265,000+120.8%$166/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #JT26109820 Report a problem
        12/30/2019Listing removed$120,000$75/sqft
        Source: Triad Realtors #JT19254952 Report a problem
        11/25/2019Pending sale$120,000$75/sqft
        Source: Triad Realtors #JT19254952 Report a problem
        11/18/2019Listed for sale$120,000$75/sqft
        Source: Triad Realtors #JT19254952 Report a problem
        11/6/2019Pending sale$120,000$75/sqft
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        10/31/2019Listed for sale$120,000$75/sqft
        Source: Triad Realtors #JT19254952 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $46,990 +2%
        2025$1,420 +7.4%$46,069 +2%
        2024$1,322 +7.1%$45,166 +2%
        2023$1,234 +2.8%$44,280 +2%
        2022$1,200 +1.3%$43,412 +2%
        2021$1,185 +86.3%$42,561 +1%
        2020$636 +1.1%$42,124 +2%
        2019$629 +1.8%$41,298 +2%
        2018$618 +1.4%$40,489 +2%
        2017$610 $39,695 +2%
        2016$610 +2%$38,917 +1.5%
        2015$598 -0.3%$38,332 +2%
        2014$600 $37,581 +0.5%
        2013-- $37,411 +2%
        2012-- $36,678 +2%
        2011-- $35,958 +0.8%
        2010-- $35,690 -0.2%
        2009-- $35,775 +2%
        2008-- $35,073 +2%
        2007-- $34,386 +2%
        2006-- $33,711 +2%
        2005-- $33,050 +2%
        2004-- $32,402 +1.9%
        2003-- $31,808 +2%
        2002-- $31,184 +2%
        2001-- $30,573 +2%
        2000-- $29,973
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 92277

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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