Nestled in the prestigious Joshua Tree Highlands, this custom-built Pueblo-style home is as charming as they come. Built in 2004 yet reminiscent of an original adobe, 8485 Star Lane features a detached studio and sits on a serene 1.25-acre lot, just minutes from the Joshua Tree Park entrance. Step through the gates into a lush courtyard connecting the main house and studio--a garden oasis with fruit trees, flowers, herbs, and vegetables--such as Meyer lemons, olives, rosemary, and lavender--growing alongside native cacti, and a fish pond. Three covered patios provide peaceful spots to soak in the natural beauty. The one-bed, one-bath main house opens into a spacious living and dining area with concrete floors and custom woodwork. The kitchen is filled with natural light and boasts handmade cabinetry, open shelving, and a breakfast bar. The bedroom features French doors leading to an outdoor bathtub and shower nestled among boulders, offering a serene connection to the surrounding landscape. The property includes a permitted studio attached to the garage with a kitchenette and bathroom. The garage is currently used as an open living space but can be easily reverted if desired. Whether you seek a peaceful retreat, a rental opportunity, or plan to live in one home and rent the other, this property is a true desert gem. Can come partially furnished and ready to move right in to start enjoying the magic of the high desert.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
April Kass DRE #01970385 323-899-1750,
Backbeat Homes
Price cut: $25.1K (4/8)
$749,900
8485 Star Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
2beds
1,463sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.25 Acres Lot
$723,500 Zestimate®
$513/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesCustom-built pueblo-style homeMeyer lemonsCustom woodworkLush courtyardBreakfast barGarden oasis
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Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 07:52am
Listing Provided by:
April Kass DRE #01970385 323-899-1750,
Backbeat Homes
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: P1-21151
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (Ventura & Pasadena-Foothills AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Main Floor Bedroom, See Remarks
Heating
- Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Washer
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,463 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Wood, Deck, Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Masonry,Good Condition,Wood,Stucco Wall,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 1.25 Acres
- Features: Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 0589121290000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Conventional Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BLM/National Forest, Hiking, Horse Trails
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Joshua Tree
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $513/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $157,978
- Annual tax amount: $2,021
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
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