Escape to your own desert paradise! This stunning 5.39-acre property in Indio Hills features a freshly painted 1 bed, 1 bath home with new floors. With breathtaking mountain views and endless potential, it's the perfect opportunity for investing, building, or outdoor living. Don't miss out on this slice of heaven !!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
5.39 acresLot Size
$511Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Sonia Capo•DRE #02199547• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
•626-624-2728 (agent)
•sonia.capo@bhhscaproperties.com (agent)
Bought with Jose Jasso•DRE #02018782• Sinclair Real Estate
This hidden desert gem is in the Riverside County unincorporated community of Indio Hills, and is lovingly referred to as a Homestead Shack. Built in the early 60's it is a true handyman or contractor's special. Just over 5 acres with great potential to develop your dream home. The house is habitable and is being sold completely AS-IS. Mountain views during the day and star gaze at night. Picture postcard sunsets. Near all the major desert cities and Joshua Tree National Park.
Public Records
Nov 20, 2009
Sold
$5,750,000
$10,417/sq ft
GPSMLS #21136482
Sep 28, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2002
Listed
$170,000
$308/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1999
Sold
$37,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 20, 1989
Sold
$40,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,147 (+1.4%)
$50,355 + $201,421
$251,776
2024
$3,104 (+26.1%)
$50,355 + $201,421
$251,776
2023
$2,461 (+1.9%)
$49,368 + $197,472
$246,840
2022
$2,415 (+8.2%)
$51,000 + $137,700
$188,700
2021
$2,232 (+215.1%)
$50,000 + $135,000
$185,000
2020
$708 (+1.9%)
$26,056 + $27,504
$53,560
2019
$695 (+1.9%)
$25,789 + $27,222
$53,011
2018
$682 (+2.3%)
$25,284 + $26,689
$51,973
2017
$667 (+2.6%)
$24,303 + $25,653
$49,956
2016
$650 (+0.3%)
$24,303 + $25,653
$49,956
2015
$648 (+1.6%)
$23,827 + $25,150
$48,977
2014
$638 (+0.6%)
$23,011 + $24,289
$47,300
2013
$634 (+3.5%)
$23,011 + $24,289
$47,300
2012
$613 (+1.6%)
$22,908 + $24,180
$47,088
2011
$603 (−5.3%)
$22,459 + $23,706
$46,165
2010
$637 (+1.7%)
$22,019 + $23,242
$45,261
2009
$626 (+2.7%)
$21,855 + $23,069
$44,924
2008
$609
$21,908 + $23,125
$45,033
Tax history for 26125 Hopper Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,147 (+1.4%)
$50,355 + $201,421
$251,776
2024
$3,104 (+26.1%)
$50,355 + $201,421
$251,776
2023
$2,461 (+1.9%)
$49,368 + $197,472
$246,840
2022
$2,415 (+8.2%)
$51,000 + $137,700
$188,700
2021
$2,232 (+215.1%)
$50,000 + $135,000
$185,000
2020
$708 (+1.9%)
$26,056 + $27,504
$53,560
2019
$695 (+1.9%)
$25,789 + $27,222
$53,011
2018
$682 (+2.3%)
$25,284 + $26,689
$51,973
2017
$667 (+2.6%)
$24,303 + $25,653
$49,956
2016
$650 (+0.3%)
$24,303 + $25,653
$49,956
2015
$648 (+1.6%)
$23,827 + $25,150
$48,977
2014
$638 (+0.6%)
$23,011 + $24,289
$47,300
2013
$634 (+3.5%)
$23,011 + $24,289
$47,300
2012
$613 (+1.6%)
$22,908 + $24,180
$47,088
2011
$603 (−5.3%)
$22,459 + $23,706
$46,165
2010
$637 (+1.7%)
$22,019 + $23,242
$45,261
2009
$626 (+2.7%)
$21,855 + $23,069
$44,924
2008
$609
$21,908 + $23,125
$45,033
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.39 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
552
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
750030020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 16, 2025.
Mar 20, 2024 • Final
Building permit application: only use for building & safety permit types not listed below.
Upgrade the electrical panel for a residential home.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Directions: interstate 10 Fwy exit on Monterey ave, then go North on Monterey Ave, turn right on Ramon Rd, turn left on Thousand Palms Canyon Rd, right on Dillon Rd, then turn left on Hopper Rd property at left hand side. For sale sign at road
Cross Streets: Dillon Rd and Hopper Rd
Community Information
Gated Community: No
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 552
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Riverside County
APN: 750030020
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 16, 2025
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: Property As Is
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Conventional
Sale Type: Standard
Short Term Rentals: Yes
Will Consider Lease: No
Around this home
Schools
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 9.0mi
3/10
Desert Ridge Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
4/10
Shadow Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Desert Hot Springs, CA • 92241
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 7.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.