Mid-Century Minimalist Masterpiece - Turnkey Desert Cabin Escape. **MAY QUALIFY UP TO $12,900 IN FORGIVABLE GRANTS THRU PREFERRED LENDER **Welcome to your quintessential high-desert sanctuary. Built in 1951, this meticulously curated 480 SF mid-century cottage masterfully captures the essence of the 'Modern Tiny Home' movement without sacrificing the freedom of a sprawling 6,962 SF lot. Showcasing pristine mountain vistas and wide-open territorial views, this property functions seamlessly as a stylish weekend getaway or a high-performance minimalist residence.Peace of mind comes standard here: major structural and mechanical upgrades were completed and finalized in late 2022, introducing a premium tankless water heater and a high-efficiency HVAC system. The interior layout feels surprisingly bright and spacious, maximizing every inch of its historic footprint. Outside, the expansive lot serves as a blank canvas waiting for your ultimate desert lifestyle additions--imagine a stargazing platform, outdoor cowboy tub, or a custom fire pit lounge set against the backdrop of iconic 29 Palms sunsets. Located just minutes from the pristine entrance of Joshua Tree National Park and local creative hubs, this turnkey gem effortlessly pairs mid-century vintage soul with modern infrastructure. Don't just buy a house--acquire your own piece of the California desert skyline.
For sale
Listed by: Arthur Cervantes Properties • Arthur Cervantes • Contact: 714-603-2945
$180,000
72425 Cactus Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
1beds
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,962 Square Feet Lot
$147,500 Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mid-century cottagePristine mountain vistasExpansive lotHigh-efficiency hvac systemPremium tankless water heaterWide-open territorial views
- 17 days |
- 303 |
- 12 |
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Arthur Cervantes DRE #01984162 714-603-2945,
Arthur Cervantes Properties,
Arthur Cervantes DRE #01984162 714-603-2945,
Arthur Cervantes Properties Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: 219149817DA
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AOR
Originating MLS: California Desert AOR & Palm Springs AORLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Remodeled, Separate Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Electric, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Furnished, See Remarks, Storage, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Assigned, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Oversized
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 6,962 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 118 FT FRONT FOOTAGE x 59 FT DEPTH
- Features: Level, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0616095170000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Applicable-1
Location
- Region: Twentynine Palms
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,366
- Annual tax amount: $1,124
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: HOME BEING SOLD AS IS IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION.Mounted 65 TVNew frig whirlpool Dresser 6 drawerNight standBed is a queen size Tempur pedic adjustable bed with remoteCouch with chase & storage turns into bedKitchen table has storage benches
Estimated market value
$147,500
$121,000 - $173,000
$1,406/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000$375/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #219149817DA Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,124 +6.5% | $58,366 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,055 +5.3% | $57,222 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,002 +2.7% | $56,100 +2% |
| 2022 | $975 +27.5% | $55,000 +93.4% |
| 2021 | $765 +1.7% | $28,433 +1% |
| 2020 | $752 +4.4% | $28,142 +2% |
| 2019 | $720 +30.9% | $27,591 +120.7% |
| 2018 | $550 +3.2% | $12,500 +6.8% |
| 2017 | $533 | $11,700 -46.7% |
| 2016 | $533 +2.9% | $21,968 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $518 -7.5% | $21,638 +2% |
| 2014 | $560 | $21,214 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $21,118 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,704 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,298 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,147 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,195 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,799 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $19,410 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,029 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,655 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,289 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,954 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,602 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,257 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,919 |
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Neighborhood: 92277
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Palm Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Twentynine Palms Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Twentynine Palms High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Palm
- Middle: Twentynine Palms
- High: 29 Palms
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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