61401 Alta Vista Drive
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Listing broker / agent: Cherie Miller & Associates · Samantha Stoker · 714-376-5554 · CRMLS
MLS # JT26205395 · Last checked Oct 20, 2026 12:31 UTC
About this property
This inviting 2 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a peaceful setting with scenic vistas from both the front and back of the property. Inside, hardwood flooring, new appliances, and recessed lighting, while the efficient mini split systems create a clean, comfortable space for everyday living or weekend escapes. Step outside to the backyard firepit for more views, and unwind beneath the desert sky, surrounded by the calm, relaxing atmosphere Joshua Tree is known for. Just minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, this south facing desert retreat offers views with no neighbors in your sightline, while enjoying uninterrupted desert skies, abundant natural light, and a feeling of privacy. All while being minutes from the beauty and adventure of the National Park and just as close to the farmers market, saloon, JT Coffee, vintage shops, art galleries and all the things downtown JT has to offer. The house has a new roof and has recently been painted as well.
Property details
- MLS number
- JT26205395
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 2 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,101 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2204 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1974
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 7
Building
- Year built
- 1974
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom
- Interior features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Ductless, Wall Furnace
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- In Garage
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking
- Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- None
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Covered
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Property outlook
- Desert, Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Community features
- Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Rural
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Morongo Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Hills Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| La Contenta Middle Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | 7–8 | 2.7 mi |
| Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | 9–12 | 2.7 mi |
| Joshua Tree Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 2.9 mi |
| Onaga Elementary Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | K–6 | 4.3 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
- $409,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $409,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 05:58 | $409,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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