Rustic Rural Landers Charmer: Beautifully updated sprawling home – newly remodeled bathroom, including custom tile work, newly updated kitchen, featuring exquisite hammered copper farmhouse sink, open uppers, butcher block counters and island for cooking and gathering. River rock fireplace with pellet woodstove insert for efficient heating. Cozy living areas loaded with warm character throughout, an ideal remote retreat and perfect vacation rental for additional income. No vacation rental caps or restrictions. Aside from the 2-bedrooms, home includes porches that make great additional sleeping space for old style sleeping porches. Large freestanding garage that can be used as a studio, storage or even converted into a permitted guesthouse for more customized living space. Private fenced outdoor garden areas that can double as safe play spaces for children and furry friends. Located in the northern reaches of Landers near the boundary of Johnson Valley, this sought-after rural area features modern conveniences such as a city water meter, eliminating the need to maintain a well. 5-BIG ACRES allows plenty of room to grow your dreams or even split the lot into two 2.5-acre parcels (buyer to check) for additional structures to create a private compound. Near the back of the property stands a hill that provides commanding views or the surrounding serene desert. Dark skies provide some of the best stargazing imaginable, complete with coyotes howling in the background. Few homes come on the market this remote, well-maintained and ready to go. For those looking for a unique desert getaway, look no further.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bryan Wynwood•DRE #01448338• Joshua Tree Modern
Bought with Steven Zimarik•DRE #01899521• Building Joshua Tree Real Estate
Come and relax by the Koi pond. Or just take in the peaceful surroundings of this 5 acre parcel. This home is warm and cozy with the open beam ceiling and the pellet stove supplying the heat. There are 2 bedrooms, living room and family room with a huge enclosed porch to give it even more space for entertaining. Outside is an over-sized garage (660 sq. ft) with a huge laundry / utility room. There are mature shade trees in the yard and it is fenced for your privacy. It is a short drive to world famous Pappy & Harriets, Gubler Orchids and the King of the Hammers off road event. It also is not that far to Joshua Tree National Park without having to pay those Joshua Tree prices!
Public Records
Dec 30, 1998
Sold
$24,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1991
Sold
$60,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,400 (−5.8%)
$79,070 + $316,282
$395,352
2024
$4,671 (+2.0%)
$79,070 + $316,282
$395,352
2023
$4,581 (+105.3%)
$76,000 + $304,000
$380,000
2022
$2,231 (+1.2%)
$76,000 + $304,000
$380,000
2021
$2,204 (+0.9%)
$38,894 + $139,806
$178,700
2020
$2,184 (+144.2%)
$38,131 + $137,065
$175,196
2019
$895 (+22.7%)
$37,740 + $135,660
$173,400
2018
$729 (+1.1%)
$10,542 + $45,676
$56,218
2017
$721 (+1.8%)
$10,132 + $43,902
$54,034
2016
$708 (+2.0%)
$10,132 + $43,902
$54,034
2015
$694 (+1.0%)
$9,933 + $43,041
$52,974
2014
$687 (+0.4%)
$9,592 + $41,564
$51,156
2013
$684 (+1.3%)
$9,592 + $41,564
$51,156
2012
$675 (+4.2%)
$9,549 + $41,376
$50,925
2011
$648 (+0.6%)
$9,362 + $40,565
$49,927
2010
$644 (+0.6%)
$9,178 + $39,770
$48,948
2009
$640 (+1.5%)
$9,109 + $39,473
$48,582
2008
$630
$9,131 + $39,567
$48,698
Tax history for 5275 Charles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,400 (−5.8%)
$79,070 + $316,282
$395,352
2024
$4,671 (+2.0%)
$79,070 + $316,282
$395,352
2023
$4,581 (+105.3%)
$76,000 + $304,000
$380,000
2022
$2,231 (+1.2%)
$76,000 + $304,000
$380,000
2021
$2,204 (+0.9%)
$38,894 + $139,806
$178,700
2020
$2,184 (+144.2%)
$38,131 + $137,065
$175,196
2019
$895 (+22.7%)
$37,740 + $135,660
$173,400
2018
$729 (+1.1%)
$10,542 + $45,676
$56,218
2017
$721 (+1.8%)
$10,132 + $43,902
$54,034
2016
$708 (+2.0%)
$10,132 + $43,902
$54,034
2015
$694 (+1.0%)
$9,933 + $43,041
$52,974
2014
$687 (+0.4%)
$9,592 + $41,564
$51,156
2013
$684 (+1.3%)
$9,592 + $41,564
$51,156
2012
$675 (+4.2%)
$9,549 + $41,376
$50,925
2011
$648 (+0.6%)
$9,362 + $40,565
$49,927
2010
$644 (+0.6%)
$9,178 + $39,770
$48,948
2009
$640 (+1.5%)
$9,109 + $39,473
$48,582
2008
$630
$9,131 + $39,567
$48,698
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0635 181 21 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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Cooling Information
Evaporative
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Pellet
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Lot Over 40000 Sqft
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0635181210000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Hiking, Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: Morongo Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.34566600
Longitude: -116.44892600
Directions: Hwy 247/Old Woman Springs Rd North, right on Mikiska Blvd, left on Charles Rd, property is on the right.
Zoning: HV/RL
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1965
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0635 181 21 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 126
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 126
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Bryan
List Agent Last Name: Wynwood
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Joshua Tree Modern
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Steven
Buyer Agent Last Name: Zimarik
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Building Joshua Tree Real Estate
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Schools
Landers Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 5.6mi
4/10
La Contenta Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 16.0mi
3/10
Yucca Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 16.1mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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
7 unhealthy days expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 7.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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