Shell cabin in excellent condition with electricity. Water is hauled to a holding tank, either haul it yourself or hire a local service. Exceptionally well maintained with pride of ownership. Wall divides cabin into 3 areas. Fenced area for kennel or storage. Exceptional views of the Valley and mountains. P Property is partially fenced, ideal for children or animals. Zoned for horses or other animals. Septic has been installed and water tank provides water from hauling either by yourself or a service. Location is off the road less traveled but close enough to the Johnson Valley Off Hwy Park. Our skies are protected through Dark Skies. Enjoy the nighttime stargazing. Our community is an original Homestead Community established in the 1950's. Our center offers Sat. breakfast, monthly dinners, meeting and events. The miniature G-scale railroad runs most Saturdays, weather permitting. The Heritage Room offers a collection of historical writings, paintings, articles of our pioneers. JV is within day trips of Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bear Lake with its year 'round resorts, and Palm Springs for golf, dining, shopping, museums. Provisions are close by, gas, mini-mart and pizza. Recommended Local trips are to Gubler Orchids, an amazing discovery of incredible plants shipped around the world, Integreton, a building created to attract aliens and Le Copine restaurant, a dining experience. It's all here, do it all or just take time to enjoy, you'll return home refreshed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Charlene Claybaugh•DRE #00588633• Johnson Valley Realty
Bought with Sandi Munoz•DRE #00854435• Seven Gables Real Estate
Shell cabin in excellent condition with electricity. Water is hauled to a holding tank, either haul it yourself or hire a local service. Exceptionally well maintained with pride of ownership. Wall divides cabin into 3 areas. Fenced area for kennel or storage. Exceptional views of the Valley and mountains. P Property is partially fenced, ideal for children or animals. Zoned for horses or other animals. Septic has been installed and water tank provides water from hauling either by yourself or a service. Location is off the road less traveled but close enough to the Johnson Valley Off Hwy Park. Our skies are protected through Dark Skies. Enjoy the nighttime stargazing. Our community is an original Homestead Community established in the 1950's. Our center offers Sat. breakfast, monthly dinners, meeting and events. The miniature G-scale railroad runs most Saturdays, weather permitting. The Heritage Room offers a collection of historical writings, paintings, articles of our pioneers. JV is within day trips of Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bear Lake with its year 'round resorts, and Palm Springs for golf, dining, shopping, museums. Provisions are close by, gas, mini-mart and pizza. Recommended Local trips are to Gubler Orchids, an amazing discovery of incredible plants shipped around the world, Integreton, a building created to attract aliens and Le Copine restaurant, a dining experience. It's all here, do it all or just take time to enjoy, you'll return home refreshed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$764 (+2.3%)
$9,733 + $38,933
$48,666
2024
$746 (+1.5%)
$9,733 + $38,933
$48,666
2023
$735 (+2.4%)
$9,355 + $37,422
$46,777
2022
$718 (+2.0%)
$9,355 + $37,422
$46,777
2021
$704 (+133.8%)
$9,172 + $36,688
$45,860
2020
$301 (−1.9%)
$8,992 + $35,969
$44,961
2019
$307 (+106.6%)
$4,061 + $4,457
$8,518
2018
$149 (+1.3%)
$3,981 + $4,370
$8,351
2017
$147
$3,826 + $4,200
$8,026
Tax history for 5860 Desert Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$764 (+2.3%)
$9,733 + $38,933
$48,666
2024
$746 (+1.5%)
$9,733 + $38,933
$48,666
2023
$735 (+2.4%)
$9,355 + $37,422
$46,777
2022
$718 (+2.0%)
$9,355 + $37,422
$46,777
2021
$704 (+133.8%)
$9,172 + $36,688
$45,860
2020
$301 (−1.9%)
$8,992 + $35,969
$44,961
2019
$307 (+106.6%)
$4,061 + $4,457
$8,518
2018
$149 (+1.3%)
$3,981 + $4,370
$8,351
2017
$147
$3,826 + $4,200
$8,026
*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
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
448
Year built
1960
Style
Other
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0454 731 28 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.
RL
Rural Living District
The RL (Rural Living) land use zoning district provides sites for rural residential uses, incidental agricultural uses, and similar and compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
None
Room Information
See Remarks
Flooring Information
Concrete
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: Cabin
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Horse Property
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Has View
Year Built Source: Estimated
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Special Assessments
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water Source: See Remarks
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Hiking, Military Land, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: Lucerne Valley Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.35789500
Longitude: -116.53847800
Directions: Hwy #247 to Last Mile to Joshua Tree, turn left to Desert Star, turn left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 448
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1960
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0454 731 28 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 30
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 30
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Charlene
List Agent Last Name: Claybaugh
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Johnson Valley Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sandi
Buyer Agent Last Name: Munoz
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Seven Gables Real Estate
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Schools
Lucerne Valley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 24.2mi
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Lucerne Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 23.8mi
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Lucerne Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 23.8mi
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$108,000 – $131,000
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