Listed by Paul Karr•DRE #01850796• Cherie Miller & Associates
Listed by Thomas Murtagh•DRE #02041938• Cherie Miller & Associates
Contact: 760-362-3568
For sale
$289,000
Est. $1,895/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
1,152
sq ft
5985 Morongo Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
About this home
Hip - Turnkey & Fully Furnished Character-Driven 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home - Located in the heart of 29 Palms, just minutes from shopping, dining, and the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park! Conveniently situated in the Chocolate Drop area of 29 Palms and a short drive from modern conveniences, you'll find this gorgeously designed destination. As you approach the home, you’re greeted by mature landscaping, a shade tree, and a masonry walkway welcoming you in. A beautiful combination of rustic original craftsmanship and modern aesthetics blends seamlessly in this special home. Upon stepping through the door, you’ll discover vaulted ceilings with open beams, custom light fixtures, painted concrete flooring, and thoughtfully curated furnishings and décor! The kitchen was designed with entertaining in mind, opening up to the living and dining areas, allowing you to prepare your favorite meals while still being part of the action. Featuring butcher block countertops, original well-crafted cabinetry, tasteful wood shelving, a rustic wood backsplash, and all necessary appliances, you’re all set to create your culinary delights. Each of the guest bedrooms offers plenty of space, includes generously sized closets, and is outfitted with stylish furnishings and décor. The full guest bathroom enhances the unique hip and rustic vibe, featuring a bathtub, shower, custom wood shelving, and a rustic vanity with a modern bowl sink. Entering the primary bedroom, you’ll find the aesthetic continues, with a primary bathroom that features a beautiful rustic wood vanity and a walk-in shower. Now, in the backyard, you'll discover the reason why people love the desert's outdoor living space. Carefully designed to promote privacy and pleasure, the backyard includes a fire pit, hammock station, outdoor gaming area, and a large expansive covered patio—perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, barbecues, or simply enjoying a soft desert breeze at the end of the day. Additional features include indoor laundry, a two-car garage, privacy fencing, and so much more! Don’t miss out on this lovely opportunity; book your private showing today!
Chocolate Drop, located between Adobe Road and Amboy Road, is a residential and desert-edge Twentynine Palms neighborhood with wide-open skies and a grid of low-slung streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Adobe Road corridor near Twentynine Palms Highway, where small storefronts, diners, and service counters set a practical, sunbaked rhythm. Housing reads as mid-century ranches and compact desert cottages, often set back behind gravel yards and native plantings. The nearby Joshua Tree National Park Oasis Visitor Center adds a steady current of maps, exhibits, and trail talk. The Twentynine Palms Art Gallery and the historic 29 Palms Inn act as cultural touchpoints for local shows and courtyard gatherings. Open desert views and dark-night conditions shape an outdoors-forward, unhurried pace.
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Offer insights
5985 Morongo Rd · $289,000
$290K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $290K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-level home
Turnkey condition
Primary bedroom and primary bathroom included
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms (all on the main level)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (main level)
Kitchen
Kitchen (appliances not specified)
Laundry & utility
Laundry area inside the home
Flooring
Carpet
Concrete flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating (central furnace)
Central cooling
Exterior features
Covered rear porch
Front porch
Patio
Front yard and back yard
Desert landscaping in front and back
Block wall and wood fencing
Has a view
Home design
Single-story house
No accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Total of 2 parking spaces
Construction
Concrete slab foundation
Structure type: House
Year built reported from public records
Utilities
Septic tank sewer
Public/District water
HOA & community
Community features: rural setting with hiking, proximity to BLM/National Forest, and suburban elements
Other
Property has one unit
Living area and lot info sourced from assessor/public records
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Located in the Chocolate Drop area, this sweet home is nestled behind newly planted pine trees to give the ultimate privacy that one desires. A brick path leads to a charming front porch that allows you to enjoy the quiet and peaceful neighborhood that this corner lot has to offer. As you enter the home, exposed ceiling beams exude a natural and compelling contrast to the stained concrete floor. Off to the side sits a breakfast nook that allows interaction from the living room into the galley kitchen. The kitchen consists of wood countertops, open shelving, and washer and dryer hook-ups that are hidden behind wood paneling. All 3 bedrooms have new carpet, new paint, and textured ceilings making it move-in ready. The low maintenance backyard is mostly taken over by a large covered patio that is perfect for entertaining. Whether it be your getaway home, starter home, or forever home; it's a home worth investing your future in.
GPSMLS #219049194
Nov 9, 2020
Sold
$130,000
$113/sq ft
Nov 2, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 6, 2020
Listed
$149,900
$130/sq ft
+17
Excellent location - Chocolate Drop, corner of Morongo Road and Sunnyslope. Property has been a successful long term rental. Needs a little TLC, but appears to be all cosmetic. Priced right for your personal touches. 3 BR/ 2BA, large corner lot with mountain views, patio area, enclosed rear yard and double car garage. Priced to sell and out of State Seller is motivated to get this one gone!
Public Records
Nov 22, 1977
Sold
$36,000
$31/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1977
Sold
$36,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,219 (+0.4%)
$48,900 + $195,600
$244,500
2024
$3,205 (+3.0%)
$48,900 + $195,600
$244,500
2023
$3,111 (+2.3%)
$49,939 + $199,757
$249,696
2022
$3,043 (+65.2%)
$49,939 + $199,757
$249,696
2021
$1,842 (+16.4%)
$48,960 + $195,840
$244,800
2020
$1,583 (+3.1%)
$26,000 + $104,000
$130,000
2019
$1,536 (+2.5%)
$5,856 + $107,342
$113,198
2018
$1,499 (+1.4%)
$5,741 + $105,237
$110,978
2017
$1,478 (+2.0%)
$5,518 + $101,151
$106,669
2016
$1,449 (+7.1%)
$5,518 + $101,151
$106,669
2015
$1,353 (+0.7%)
$5,410 + $99,168
$104,578
2014
$1,344 (+0.8%)
$5,225 + $95,765
$100,990
2013
$1,333 (+1.2%)
$5,225 + $95,765
$100,990
2012
$1,318 (+2.6%)
$5,201 + $95,332
$100,533
2011
$1,284 (+1.2%)
$5,099 + $93,463
$98,562
2010
$1,269 (+0.9%)
$4,999 + $91,630
$96,629
2009
$1,257 (+1.5%)
$4,962 + $90,945
$95,907
2008
$1,238
$4,974 + $91,161
$96,135
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0618 063 02 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 103° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Twentynine Palms, CA • 92277
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5985 Morongo Rd
$289,744
$744 over list price of $289K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $165K to $330K.