About This Home

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 8490 Uphill Rd in Joshua Tree, CA is listed for $649,000 ($1,127 per sqft). Built in 1970, the home offers 576 sqft of living space on a 2.50 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1970
  • 2.50 acre lot

Property Details

1 story
1 full
1970

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Listing Description

Set on 2.5 acres just minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, this property offers a rare combination: a move-in-ready renovated cabin today, plus a fully designed path to a brand-new second residence tomorrow. The existing cabin has been completely renovated with permits.

New electrical service and panel, copper plumbing, roof, windows and doors, ductless mini-split heating and cooling, a remodeled kitchen and bath, and warm tongue-and-groove pine interiors throughout. It's quiet, private, and in solid condition from day one, with mountain views and an easy reach to downtown Joshua Tree.

What sets this property apart is what comes with it: a complete, fully engineered architectural package from Wolfgang Pichler Design for a new 1,925-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence designed around an open kitchen and living area, a primary suite with walk-in closet, a multifunctional family room, and a striking see-through fireplace anchoring an atrium/patio space.

Exterior finishes (stucco, steel-framed glass, stone accents) and interior material selections are already worked out, and site/permitting groundwork has been done as well (buyer to verify current status and any extension requirements with the county) so a buyer looking to build isn't starting from zero.

The lot's zoning supports the additional residence for a buyer ready to take that on, while the existing cabin works well entirely on its own in the meantime whether as a primary residence, guest house, or income-producing unit.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$3,471/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$469
Interest$2,812
Insurance$189

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

8490 Uphill Rd

Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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Questions & Answers

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single family at 8490 Uphill Rd is listed at $649,000 ($1,127/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,471 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1970, 2.50 acre lot.

This property is listed by Michael Copeland and can be reached at 7607996456.

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Michael Copeland

License 02224030

Agent at Keller Williams Realty

(760) 799-6456

Listed by Keller Williams Realty · Broker phone: (760) 969-1002 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 26872081PS· Source: The MLS/CLAW· 29 days on PropertySimple

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8490 Uphill Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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