Escape to your own slice of the high desert on this expansive 2.5-acre parcel in Joshua Tree. This value-add property offers the rare combination of space, privacy, and desert solitude that has made this area one of California's most sought-after destinations for those craving a true escape from city life. The existing home presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation bring your vision and craftsmanship to transform this property into your dream desert retreat, homestead, or income-producing getaway. With generous acreage surrounding the home, there's ample room for outdoor living, gardens, guest structures, or simply soaking in unobstructed desert views and star-filled night skies. Located just minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and close to the eclectic shops, galleries, and cafes of the Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area, this property offers the perfect blend of remote tranquility and convenient access. Opportunities to secure this much land at this price point are increasingly rare don't miss your chance to create something truly special in the desert.
For sale
$374,900
8686 Uphill Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
1beds
1,014sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
2.5 Acres Lot
$365,900 Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 22 days
- 465
- 50
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Richard Wilkinson DRE # 01812487 323-445-2426,
Compass 626-205-4040
Source: CLAW,MLS#: 26873985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Family Room
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Mixed
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,014
- Total interior livable area: 1,014 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage - 2 Car
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 330 x 330
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 0589183120000
- Zoning: JT/RL
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,505
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
Estimated market value
$365,900
$348,000 - $384,000
$1,912/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+535.4%$370/sqft |
Source:  CLAW #26873985 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/1986 | Sold | $59,000$58/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $115,505 +2% |
| 2025 | $1,668 +4.2% | $113,241 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,600 +1.9% | $111,020 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,571 +2% | $108,843 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,541 +1.2% | $106,709 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,523 +0.9% | $104,616 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,510 -4.6% | $103,543 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,582 +12.2% | $101,513 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,409 +0.9% | $99,523 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,396 | $97,572 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,396 +1.6% | $95,659 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,374 +3.5% | $94,222 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,328 | $92,377 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $91,959 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,156 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $88,388 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $87,727 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $87,935 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,211 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $84,521 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,863 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $81,238 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,645 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $78,185 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,652 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $75,149 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $73,676 |
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