$395,000
Original list price: $420,000
MLS: JT26142164
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,580
Lot
1.01 ac
Year Built
1974
MLS #
JT26142164
Days on Market
45
Listed
Sep 2, 2026
Description
CLASSIC OLD SCHOOL JOSHUA TREE ABODE: Deep 1-Acre Lot with panoramic views of the mountains in the National Park from the backyard. Coveted Upper Friendly Hills neighborhood location. Rare HUGE covered shade porch on two-sides of house totaling nearly 700 square feet for true indoor/outdoor living. Mature landscaping, including shade trees & vast drought resistant cacti garden. Grape vines on front porch. Saltillo tiles in the kitchen and living area for ease of cleaning. Entire yard is fully-fenced, perfect for children or pets (dog door – w/ metal security panel already installed). Whether outdoor enthusiast, rock climber, professor, construction worker, teacher or solitary individual, few homes have this level of character and features – including a FULLY PERMITTED large detached garage built near the back of the parcel, with 10’ ceilings, a 100-amp subpanel, an evaporative cooler and electric garage door w a LiftMaster motor. This freestanding structure is perfect for a studio (music, art, metal sculpture), a mechanic’s shop or even beer-brewing, as the seller occasionally used the building for, not to mention vast extra storage. More important, once could eventually convert it to a permitted guesthouse/ADU and create an additional living structure for a fraction of the cost of starting from ground up. However, main house is spacious and has many features, like a FULLY PERMITTED conversion of the former attached garage into living space that can act as a 3rd bedroom, den or office. Home includes a woodstove for heat and ambiance (split wood already in the backyard), good condition roof with high-wind shingles, a 200-amp panel, central air, newer Performance Rheem (2023) electric hot water heater and comes complete with washer, dryer, fridge, stove, dishwasher & microwave ready to go. There’s even a hot tub right out back and a large shed for yet more storage. Front yard features a semi-circular driveway & a pull-in gated drive. Beautifully maintained home, lived in by professionals who recently relocated for a new job, providing an ideal opportunity for a buyer looking for a place with authentic, rural Joshua Tree character. All this for an incredibly low $265 per square foot.
Location
Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, CA 92252
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Bryan Wynwood · Joshua Tree Modern
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Payment estimate
$3,321
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $39,500 · Loan: $355,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,461
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $411
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $148
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 15, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.71%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down+
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Joshua Tree home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $13,825 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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