Owner offering to carry loan. Call for terms. Discover the perfect canvas for your desert dream home on this charming 5-acre plot in Joshua Tree. Featuring a PAID WATER METER and being on the waiting list for an electrical pole, this property ensures easy utility setup with the next-door neighbor already connected to electricity. The lot has been graded, and some landscaping is already done, with a gentle slope offering breathtaking eastern desert views. Essential documents, including a land survey and a perc test for a septic tank, are completed and available to the buyer. Included in the sale is a spool fence on one side and full chain link fencing around the lot with 2 drive in gates at each end. $10k steel sculpture on property, over 10+ tons of landscaping stone, wood pallets, 10+ large spool wheels, and everything else on the property at the time of sale will be included, as well as blueprints for a single-level, 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2,877 sq ft home. Access is a breeze with mostly paved roads leading to the property, just 15 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. The original homestead cabin features a slab date stamp and is surrounded by double gates at each end of the property and single gates on each side. The water meter is installed and shut off for security but will be reactivated upon sale. Electric company has checked and confirmed property is ready to be connected with an estimated cost of $10K for the pole installation, and the septic test report is in hand. As an added bonus, an additional 20 acres in NV is available with a full-price offer, subject to buyer transfer. This property offers a fantastic opportunity to create your ideal desert retreat with its unique features and ready-to-go utilities. Don't miss out on this gem in beautiful Joshua Tree! Buyer or buyers agent to do their own due diligence.
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Beverly Hills Fine Homes
Office Phone: (310) 402-5593
Listing Agent: Fatima Nordquist
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 5.00 Acres
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From downtown Joshua Tree, north on Sunburst, right on Golden, left on Border, right on Winters, right on Center
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $133,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,301
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $242K less than the Median Sold Price in Joshua Tree, CA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #24423577
Listing Office:
Office Name: Beverly Hills Fine Homes
Office Phone: (310) 402-5593
Listing Agent: Fatima Nordquist
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Jun 09, 2020
Jun 09, 2020Home Sold
$60,000
Nov 18, 2016
Nov 18, 2016Home Sold
$30,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$1,301
$60,622
2020
$968
$29,713
2019
$807
$29,131
2018
$838
$28,560
2017
$830
$30,014
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
4
/10
Joshua Tree Elementary School
6051 Sunburst St
Distance between this listing and this school5.10 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
4
/10
Yucca Mesa Elementary School
3380 Avalon Ave
Distance between this listing and this school6.35 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
6
/10
Friendly Hills Elementary School
7252 Sunny Vista Rd
Distance between this listing and this school8.28 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
3
/10
La Contenta Middle School
7050 La Contenta Rd
Distance between this listing and this school9.00 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
3
/10
Twentynine Palms Junior High School
5798 Utah Trl
Distance between this listing and this school15.49 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
3
/10
Painted Hills Middle School
9250 Sonora Dr
Distance between this listing and this school21.86 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
2
/10
Black Rock Alternative/Continuation
59273 Sunnyslope Dr
Distance between this listing and this school8.78 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
Yucca Valley High School
7600 Sage Ave
Distance between this listing and this school11.43 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
5
/10
Twentynine Palms High School
72750 Wild Cat Way
Distance between this listing and this school13.86 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,311. Most Joshua Tree, CA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 971 Center Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 971 Center Ave property is $133,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 971 Center Ave is land located in Joshua Tree, California, 92252.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 971 Center Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,301 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on June 9, 2020 for $60,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 971 Center Ave in Joshua Tree, CA and zip code 92252. This home sits on a 5.00 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $133,000.
While more than 1 listings in Joshua Tree, CA in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 6 were sold below. In November 2024 in Joshua Tree, CA there were 3.6% more homes for sale than in October 2024. Listings spent 72 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $375,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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