***BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED MID-CENTURY GEM*** This 1950-built mid-century bungalow has been beautifully restored and remodeled with custom designer finishes and amenities. Nestled up against a hillside, the glass wall of the great room features custom La Cantina bifold doors that open the whole house up to a serene mature cactus garden with epic long views of layered mountains. Inside is a wood-burning stove that provides both heat and ambience. A new mini split unit provides additional heat and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The designer kitchen features custom cherry wood cabinetry by local designer Fire on the Mesa, a hidden Fisher Paykel dishwasher drawer, a filtered water system, and a gas Viking range. The polished concrete floors stretch throughout the kitchen and great room areas. The vaulted wooden beamed ceiling covers the entire space, and add to the open and relaxing feeling of the naturally lit interior. The bedroom also features view windows and provides a quiet comfortable space for sleeping. The bathroom includes a tiled shower and beautiful custom cabinetry as well as a concrete sink crafted by a local designer. There is a bonus room along the backside of the home provides extra living space, and could be used for a second bedroom or office, as well as new laundry facilities that are easy to access but out of view. The detached garage has been upgraded, insulated, and finished inside for use as a studio, recreation space, or as a two-car garage. This dreamy hideaway is well located on a quiet paved road and has easy access to local amenities, and is a stone’s throw away from Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, offering a front row seat to 200+ species of migrating birds, as well as resident rabbits, squirrels and butterflies. The property includes an elevated patio and historic root-cellar with a stone masonry-edged terrace. An extra concrete slab perched high on the hill would be a great spot for a future guest casita. This location is 20-30 minutes from either Joshua Tree or Palm Springs. This home is offered fully furnished with high-end and custom pieces, including a Natuzzi leather sofa, a Tempur-Pedic queen size mattress and bedframe, and a Hot Springs luxury spa. The entertainment center features a projection screen for viewing movies and other media. The high-speed Wi-Fi is reliable for both streaming and working from home type applications. The home is an extremely successful short-term rental with 5-star reviews.
Under contract
Listing Provided by:
John Simpson DRE #01071928 760-366-9045,
All American Real Estate
$450,000
48938 Mockingbird Ln, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
1beds
890sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.39 Acres Lot
$441,600 Zestimate®
$506/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Naturally lit interiorFiltered water systemGas viking rangeElevated patio
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2025 at 08:41pm
Listing Provided by:
John Simpson DRE #01071928 760-366-9045,
All American Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT25265838
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Great Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 890 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Mockingbird
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Landmark, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.39 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Trees, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 0584102340000
- Zoning: MV/RS-10M
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Horse Trails, Mountainous, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land
Location
- Region: Morongo Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $506/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,607
- Annual tax amount: $2,024
- Date on market: 11/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$441,600
$420,000 - $464,000
$1,531/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Contingent | $450,000$506/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000$506/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$506/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+230.9%$506/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,024 +4.7% | $157,607 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,932 +2% | $154,517 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,894 +2.1% | $151,487 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,735/mo
Principal & interest
$2150
Property taxes
$427
Home insurance
$158
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92256
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Morongo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 14 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11 mi
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