8490 Uphill Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Listing broker / agent: Keller Williams Luxury Homes · Michael Copeland · CRMLS
MLS # 26872081PS · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 01:48 UTC
About this property
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.
Property details
- MLS number
- 26872081PS
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 1 Beds • 1 Baths
- Living area
- 576 (area; units unconfirmed)
- Lot size
- 2.5 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1970
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 14
Building
- Year built
- 1970
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 0
- Three-quarter bathrooms
- 0
- Quarter bathrooms
- 0
Rooms & interior
- Rooms
- Living Room
- Appliances
- Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- None
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Private
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Desert, Hills, Rocks
Utilities & community
- Sewer
- Septic Type Unknown
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
Nearby public schools
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| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Hills Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 3.3 mi |
| Joshua Tree Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 4.6 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $649,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $649,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:45 | $649,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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