Listed by Eduardo Correa•DRE #02078881• Libby's Realty
Contact: 951-265-6825
For sale
$619,000
Est. $4,247/mo —
2
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,020
sq ft
5130 Thompson Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
About this home
Location and history! Steeped in vibrant high-desert magic, this original Jack Rabbit Homestead has been reimagined into a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom desert estate offering the ultimate blend of secluded luxury and iconic Wonder Valley convenience. RARE walkability to the historic Palms Restaurant & Bar for enjoying live music, community vibes, and unforgettable desert nights. Situated on a 5-acre lot, with almost 3 fully fenced acres offering total privacy, security, and a perfect pet-friendly haven with endless starry night views and direct dark-sky stargazing. Completely modernized property features a comprehensive, down to the studs remodel within the last two years. Enjoy gourmet meals with full kitchen and seamless transition to your custom built-in outdoor kitchen. Soak your worries away in the premium Hot Springs hot tub. Multiple insta-worthy custom art features will keep guests fully engaged and returning for more. Carport pre-equipped with an integrated Level 2 EV charging station to welcome electric vehicle travelers. Private water well paired with a supplemental fresh hauled-water storage system. Located in unincorporated San Bernardino County territory, offering a stable and clear short term rental regulatory framework with no caps. Whether you are searching for a private desert sanctuary or an investment-ready hospitality asset, this property delivers day-one readiness. Sold fully furnished and turnkey, your high-desert dream starts the moment escrow closes.
Wonder Valley, located between Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree, is a desert and rural Bush neighborhood with wide-open basins and big-sky views. Low-slung homesteads, mid-century cabins, and scattered compounds sit along long dirt roads framed by creosote and yucca. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Amboy Road near the Wonder Valley Community Center, where a small cluster of local gatherings and desert-day logistics sets the tone. Night skies and quiet mornings shape a slower, outdoors-first rhythm. The landscape reads as raw and architectural, with minimal fencing and long sightlines to distant ridgelines.
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Offer insights
5130 Thompson Rd · $619,000
$622K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $622K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Furnished
Dry bar
Attic fan
Recessed lighting
Open floor plan
Wired for sound
Energy Star doors
Sliding glass doors
Panel doors
Double-pane Energy Star windows
Quartz counters
Accessible features include wide doorways, two or more access exits, no interior steps, and a low-slope entry
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom and 1 three-quarter bathroom
Remodeled bathrooms
Soaking tub, bathtub, and shower-in-tub
Walk-in shower with multiple showerheads
Double sinks in the primary bathroom
Exhaust fans and humidity control
Kitchen
Garbage disposal, microwave, refrigerator, propane range and oven, barbecue, vented exhaust fan, freestanding range, propane water heater, ice maker, freezer, and dishwasher
Kitchen open to the family room
Remodeled kitchen with self-closing cabinet doors and an island
Breakfast counter/bar and formal dining room
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room
Washer and dryer included
Electric and propane dryer hookups
Heating & cooling
Ductless heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Desert landscaping in front and back
Secluded setting
Flat, rectangular lot
Drip irrigation with sprinklers in the front, rear, and sides, plus a timer
Covered concrete patio
Awning and exterior lighting
Private, heated above-ground fiberglass spa
Shed
Chain-link fencing
Home design
One-story house
Front entry
North-facing
Parking
Circular driveway
Carport
Electric vehicle charging station
On-site parking
Security
Security system
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Construction
Stucco and drywall construction
Roll and shingle roof
Concrete slab foundation
Utilities
Private well water
Septic tank
Propane
Electricity connected and available on the property
220V outlets for the spa, laundry, and other uses
Cable available
HOA & community
Rural community with hiking and access to BLM and national forest areas
Other
Turnkey, updated, and remodeled
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Opportunity Knocks. This is an Investor's Special waiting to be finished. Zoned Single Family Residential, this property would make the perfect fit for a full-time resident. The tax roll indicates that a well is permitted for the water source. 5 Full acres of raw desert near the Famous Palms Restaurant and less than a mile off pavement. New windows, new doors, new roof coating, and new light fixtures. The power meter box is also new and needs to be reconnected to Edison. Or, go solar and enjoy the independence of being off grid. There is a large parcel of Government land to the South of this property that is over 100 Acres of built-in privacy. Low light pollution to interfere with star gazing! Approximately 1 acre of fenced area around the structure.
CRMLS #WS21081429
May 28, 2021
Sold
$100,000
$98/sq ft
May 19, 2021
Contingent
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May 5, 2021
Relisted
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May 1, 2021
Contingent
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May 1, 2021
Relisted
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Apr 18, 2021
Listed
$99,000
$97/sq ft
Beautiful view with stars in Wonder Valley. Watch sunrise, fully fenced property is waiting for new owner !!
Public Records
Sep 25, 2020
Sold
$60,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 8, 2020
Sold
$50,000
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 2000
Sold
$20,000
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 3, 1989
Sold
$25,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,588 (−0.4%)
$23,300 + $93,300
$116,600
2024
$1,596 (+1.9%)
$46,408 + $145,631
$192,039
2023
$1,565 (+2.0%)
$23,460 + $93,840
$117,300
2022
$1,534 (+60.4%)
$23,460 + $93,840
$117,300
2021
$956 (+112.5%)
$23,000 + $92,000
$115,000
2020
$450 (+0.6%)
$12,000 + $48,000
$60,000
2019
$447 (+39.2%)
$6,374 + $6,374
$12,748
2018
$321 (+0.8%)
$6,249 + $6,249
$12,498
2017
$319 (+1.2%)
$6,006 + $6,006
$12,012
2016
$315 (−6.3%)
$6,006 + $6,006
$12,012
2015
$336 (+20.0%)
$5,888 + $5,888
$11,776
2014
$280 (+0.4%)
$5,686 + $5,686
$11,372
2013
$279 (+0.7%)
$5,686 + $5,686
$11,372
2012
$277 (+1.5%)
$5,660 + $5,660
$11,320
2011
$273 (+0.4%)
$5,549 + $5,549
$11,098
2010
$272 (+0.4%)
$5,440 + $5,440
$10,880
2009
$270 (+0.8%)
$5,399 + $5,399
$10,798
2008
$268
$5,412 + $5,412
$10,824
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,020
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0628 062 18 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 6, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 111° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.6 hours in
June and 7.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.6 hrs
7.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5130 Thompson Rd
$607,203
$12K under list price of $619K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $270K.