
8490 Uphill Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
8490 Uphill Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Property Description
Set on 2.5 acres just minutes from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance, this property offers a rare combination: a move-in-ready renovated cabin today, plus a fully designed path to a brand-new second residence tomorrow. The existing cabin has been completely renovated with permits. New electrical service and panel, copper plumbing, roof, windows and doors, ductless mini-split heating and cooling, a remodeled kitchen and bath, and warm tongue-and-groove pine interiors throughout. It's quiet, private, and in solid condition from day one, with mountain views and an easy reach to downtown Joshua Tree. What sets this property apart is what comes with it: a complete, fully engineered architectural package from Wolfgang Pichler Design for a new 1,925-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bath main residence designed around an open kitchen and living area, a primary suite with walk-in closet, a multifunctional family room, and a striking see-through fireplace anchoring an atrium/patio space. Exterior finishes (stucco, steel-framed glass, stone accents) and interior material selections are already worked out, and site/permitting groundwork has been done as well (buyer to verify current status and any extension requirements with the county) so a buyer looking to build isn't starting from zero. The lot's zoning supports the additional residence for a buyer ready to take that on, while the existing cabin works well entirely on its own in the meantime whether as a primary residence, guest house, or income-producing unit.
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Comparative Market Analysis
Affordable Tier · 5 active · 5 closed
Joshua Tree · Single Family Residence
Listed 159.6% above the median closed sale of $250,000. Price per sqft ($1,127) is a 194% premium to closed comps ($383). Closed comps sold at 93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4021 Mcdowell Street | Joshua Tree | — | 1 | 1 | 400 | 109,335 | $562 | $225,000 | 60 | 82 |
| 4727 Avenida La Flora Desierta | Joshua Tree | 1958 | 1 | 1 | 600 | 19,425 | $666 | $399,900 | 26 | 81 |
| 61939 Hilltop Drive | Joshua Tree | 1956 | 1 | 1 | 480 | 32,234 | $748 | $359,000 | 15 | 79 |
| 2432 Hilltop | Joshua Tree | 1963 | 1 | 2 | 700 | 54,450 | $599 | $419,000 | 107 | 79 |
| 5889 Rice Road | Joshua Tree | 1972 | 2 | 1 | 780 | 108,900 | $1,276 | $995,000 | 4 | 78 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.2 | 1.2 | 592 | 64,868.8 | $770.2 | $479,580 | 42.4 | |||
| Median | 600 | $399,900 | ||||||||
Closed Properties (5)
Closed Comparables
| Address | City | Year | Date | BD | BTH | SqFt | LotSz | LP | SP | SP/SqFt | SP/LP | DIM | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65154 Hoover aka Mars St Road | Joshua Tree | 1959 | 08/12/2026 | 1 | 1 | 508 | 108,900 | $179,900 | $179,900 | $354 | 1.00 | 75 | 92 |
| 61855 Valley View Circle | Joshua Tree | 1953 | 08/24/2026 | 1 | 1 | 609 | 13,500 | $289,000 | $289,000 | $475 | 1.00 | 74 | 83 |
| 65125 Saturn | Joshua Tree | 1958 | 05/21/2026 | 2 | 1 | 792 | 108,900 | $249,000 | $246,000 | $311 | 0.99 | 54 | 78 |
| 66560 Cottonwood | Joshua Tree | 1976 | 06/15/2026 | 2 | 1 | 780 | 108,900 | $295,000 | $250,000 | $321 | 0.85 | 41 | 78 |
| 2373 Arizona Road | Joshua Tree | 2010 | 09/22/2026 | 1 | 1 | 721 | 2,831,400 | $399,000 | $327,500 | $454 | 0.82 | 72 | 72 |
| Total: 5 · Average | 1.4 | 1.0 | 682 | 634,320 | $258,480 | $258,480 | $383 | — | 63.2 | ||||
| Median | 721 | $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.