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About this home
Escape to your own slice of the high desert on this expansive 2.5-acre parcel in Joshua Tree. This value-add property offers the rare combination of space, privacy, and desert solitude that has made this area one of California's most sought-after destinations for those craving a true escape from city life. The existing home presents a fantastic opportunity for renovation bring your vision and craftsmanship to transform this property into your dream desert retreat, homestead, or income-producing getaway. With generous acreage surrounding the home, there's ample room for outdoor living, gardens, guest structures, or simply soaking in unobstructed desert views and star-filled night skies. Located just minutes from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, and close to the eclectic shops, galleries, and cafes of the Joshua Tree/Yucca Valley area, this property offers the perfect blend of remote tranquility and convenient access. Opportunities to secure this much land at this price point are increasingly rare don't miss your chance to create something truly special in the desert.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$370Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Wilkinson•DRE #01812487• Compass
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
41% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° 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
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Joshua Tree, CA • 92252
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8686 Uphill Rd
$378,324
$3,424 over list price of $375K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $339K to $640K.