5889 Rice Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
5889 Rice Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Property Description
$130K+ 2025 GROSS STR REVENUE | TURNKEY JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENT | DEPRECIATION OPPORTUNITY. This established Joshua Tree short-term rental generated $130,731 in gross earnings in 2025 across 285 booked nights and another $87,046 from January through August 2026. The 2026 pace annualizes to approximately $130,500, providing a buyer with an existing income-producing hospitality asset rather than a speculative STR conversion.Set on approximately 2.5 acres just minutes from Joshua Tree Village, the property is offered as a fully furnished, highly amenitized vacation rental with an established operating history. Guest amenities include a hot tub, private sauna, cold plunge, cowboy pool, stargazing/meditation dome, dedicated theater room, multiple outdoor gathering areas and Starlink internet.For investors seeking to acquire income-producing real estate before year-end, the combination of the residence, land, furniture, equipment and hospitality improvements may provide significant cost-segregation and accelerated-depreciation potential, depending on the buyer's tax circumstances. Buyer should consult their CPA or tax advisor regarding bonus depreciation, cost segregation, material participation and STR tax treatment.A compelling opportunity for a depreciation-focused buyer seeking both current operating income and a differentiated Joshua Tree asset. Financials and operating information available upon request.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Joshua Tree · Single Family Residence
Listed 298.0% above the median closed sale of $250,000. Price per sqft ($1,276) is a 261% premium to closed comps ($353). Closed comps sold at 95% of list — buyers have negotiating leverage.
Price Position
Positioned above the market — commands a premium.
Active Properties (5)
Active Comparables
| Address | City | Year | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP/SqFt | LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65337 Hoover Road | Joshua Tree | 1964 | 2 | 1 | 816 | 108,900 | $380 | $310,000 | 11 | 93 |
| 61910 Sunburst Circle | Joshua Tree | 1978 | 2 | 1 | 842 | 9,650 | $416 | $349,999 | 14 | 85 |
| 62547 Appian Way | Joshua Tree | 1957 | 2 | 1 | 750 | 217,800 | $399 | $299,000 | 23 | 85 |
| 61548 Capilla Drive | Joshua Tree | 1959 | 2 | 1 | 936 | 8,400 | $426 | $399,000 | 29 | 81 |
| 61607 Granada Dr | Joshua Tree | 1981 | 2 | 1 | 912 | 9,600 | $356 | $325,000 | 14 | 79 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 2.0 | 1.0 | 851.2 | 70,870 | $395.4 | $336,599.8 | 18.2 | |||
| Median | 842 | $325,000 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66560 Cottonwood | Joshua Tree | 1976 | 06/15/2026 | 2 | 1 | 780 | 108,900 | $295,000 | $250,000 | $321 | 0.85 | 41 | 91 |
| 65125 Saturn | Joshua Tree | 1958 | 05/21/2026 | 2 | 1 | 792 | 108,900 | $249,000 | $246,000 | $311 | 0.99 | 54 | 87 |
| 5954 VALLEY VIEW Street | Joshua Tree | 1972 | 08/20/2026 | 2 | 1 | 926 | 6,272 | $250,000 | $225,000 | $243 | 0.90 | 244 | 83 |
| 63300 Tilford Way | Joshua Tree | 1963 | 08/27/2026 | 1 | 1 | 900 | 108,900 | $399,000 | $385,000 | $428 | 0.96 | 57 | 80 |
| 6451 Mountain View Street | Joshua Tree | 1947 | 07/17/2026 | 1 | 1 | 737 | 6,750 | $329,000 | $339,000 | $460 | 1.03 | 56 | 77 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.6 | 1.0 | 827 | 67,944.4 | $289,000 | $289,000 | $352.6 | — | 90.4 | ||||
| Median | 792 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||||||||
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This analysis was generated automatically from MLS data. For an in-depth, human-reviewed valuation, contact Joseph Sardella at josephsardella@gmail.com.