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.
For sale
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
Duplex
Built in 1960
0.29 Acres Lot
$198,500 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Improved comfort featuresFresh paint
- 142 days
- 286
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cindy Mark DRE #01332204 760-285-4911,
Cindy Mark Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26109820
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000-4.3%$141/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $235,000$147/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $235,000-11.3%$147/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+120.8%$166/sqft |
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| 12/30/2019 | Listing removed | $120,000$75/sqft |
Source: Triad Realtors #JT19254952 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2019 | Pending sale | $120,000$75/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000$75/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Pending sale | $120,000$75/sqft |
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| 10/31/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000$75/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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