Embrace the Desert Lifestyle on 5 Scenic Acres in Sky Valley Step into the heart of desert living with this charming single-story, 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home set on a sprawling 5-acre lot in peaceful Sky Valley. Surrounded by open skies, panoramic mountain views, and the raw beauty of the California desert, this property offers the perfect setting for those looking to reconnect with nature and live a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Wake up to stunning sunrises over the mountains and spend your evenings under star-filled skies. With ample space for gardening, desert landscaping, or even building your dream retreat, this property invites creativity and self-sufficiency. Whether you're drawn to off-grid living, wellness and healing practices, or simply desire a private sanctuary, this home offers endless potential. Despite its serene seclusion, you're just a short drive to the essentials in Desert Hot Springs—groceries, gas, and banking—plus quick access to the I-10 Freeway for convenient travel to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, or beyond. Whether you’re looking to create a desert oasis, start a small hobby, or enjoy wide-open space and silence, this Sky Valley property captures the essence of desert life—peaceful, purposeful, and full of possibility.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Thorman•DRE #01516355• eXp Realty of California Inc
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1958
Sq. Ft.
771
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Riverside County
APN
645170010
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front Door
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 645170010
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural
School Information
High School District: Palm Springs Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 33.92102200
Longitude: -116.38018900
Other Subdivision Name: Sky Valley
Directions: From Dillion Rd head North on Wide Canyon Rd to Helms Rd, then turn Right
Zoning: R-1-1 1/4
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 771
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Riverside County
APN: 645170010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 714-931-0724
Days Active in MLS: 34
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 206
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jason
List Agent Last Name: Thorman
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: eXp Realty of California Inc
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Jessica
Buyer Agent Last Name: Jimenez
Around this home
Schools
Della S. Lindley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi
3/10
Desert Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
2/10
Desert Hot Springs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 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 7.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.