Skyfall. Set high among Joshua Tree's iconic boulders at the end of a quiet road, this architectural retreat occupies a rare position where privacy, elevation, and open sky fully converge. Just minutes from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, yet entirely removed. Completed in 2021, the home reflects a disciplined approach to design, where clean lines and natural materials create a sense of calm, understated luxury. The main living space unfolds around a sculptural fireplace and custom Heath-tiled kitchen and baths, while a dramatic natural rock wall and expansive glass frame shifting desert light from first sunrise to the final glow of dusk. A detached guest house and additional studio establish a true compound, offering flexibility for guests, creative work, or quiet retreat. Set on over two acres, the grounds feel intentional and composed. A private pool and spa are positioned to take in unobstructed desert and mountain views, accompanied by an outdoor shower, multiple seating areas, a fire pit, and sculptural desert landscaping that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding terrain. Equally suited as a full-time residence, refined weekend escape, or high-performing short-term rental, Skyfall offers a rare expression of architecture, landscape, and atmosphere in one of Joshua Tree's most sought-after settings.
Single-familyProperty Type
2021Year Built
2.06 acresLot Size
$1,048Price/Sq.Ft.
14 spacesParking
Listed by Clayton Baldwin•DRE #01741353• Kinetic Properties
•760-902-6440 (agent)
•claytonjbaldwin@gmail.com (agent)
Bought with Robert Forman• Cherie Miller & Associates
Est. $1,611 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8520 Purple Sage Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GPSMLS #219146370
May 18, 2026
Sold
$1,600,000
$1,048/sq ft
Apr 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 14, 2026
Listed
$1,600,000
$1,048/sq ft
GPSMLS #219137613
Apr 7, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2026
Price Changed
$1,749,000
$1,146/sq ft
Oct 25, 2025
Listed
$1,847,700
$1,211/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1989
Sold
$7,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 28, 1979
Sold
$5,000
$3/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,014 (+4.9%)
$232,117 + $610,004
$842,121
2024
$9,549 (+2.0%)
$227,566 + $598,043
$825,609
2023
$9,365 (+2.1%)
$218,729 + $574,821
$793,550
2022
$9,174 (+172.5%)
$218,729 + $574,821
$793,550
2021
$3,367 (+20.9%)
$214,440 + $563,550
$777,990
2020
$2,784 (−4.8%)
$210,236 + $42,500
$252,736
2019
$2,924 (+74.0%)
$208,080
2018
$1,681 (+450.2%)
$204,000
2017
$306
$16,167
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.06 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0589 183 04 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 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
Oct 3, 2019 • Final
Erosion control
Install erosion control measures.
Grading
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.