Bordering protected BLM land and set on 2.5 fully fenced acres, this private desert cabin rests in wide-open stillness, where the horizon stretches uninterrupted and the quiet feels expansive. Thoughtfully updated, the 600-square-foot single-family residence blends simplicity and warmth with clean concrete floors, newer appliances, and a skylit kitchen that fills with soft desert light throughout the day. A modern Jøtul woodstove anchors the living space—perfect for cool evenings when the temperature drops and the sky turns indigo. Sliding glass doors open to a covered patio, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out, whether for morning coffee at sunrise or long dinners beneath the fading glow of dusk. An insulated 110-square-foot shed offers flexible space for a studio, workshop, or creative retreat. Sculptural cactus plantings echo the surrounding landscape, and with little light pollution, the night sky unfolds in brilliant clarity—dense with stars and silence. Private, peaceful, and grounded in its natural setting, this property offers the feeling of retreat while remaining just 15 minutes from the restaurants, shops, and entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. A rare balance of solitude, accessibility, and open desert beauty.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Michel Cicero DRE #01951034 213-210-6716,
Joshua Tree Realty
Price cut: $5K (2/12)
$265,000
437 Mallow Rd, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
0beds
600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2.5 Acres Lot
$263,500 Zestimate®
$442/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open viewsAdjacent to blm landLight-filled kitchen with skylightNewer appliancesCovered patio
- 37 days |
- 437 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 12, 2026 at 07:11am
Listing Provided by:
Michel Cicero DRE #01951034 213-210-6716,
Joshua Tree Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT26012432
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Retreat
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Features: Desert Back, Desert Front
Details
- Parcel number: 0631191300000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land
Location
- Region: Yucca Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $442/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,113
- Annual tax amount: $1,158
- Date on market: 1/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$263,500
$250,000 - $277,000
$1,465/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $265,000-1.9%$442/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$450/sqft |
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| 1/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+358.3%$458/sqft |
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| 5/13/2015 | Sold | $60,000+140%$100/sqft |
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| 1/8/2015 | Listing removed | $24,995$42/sqft |
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| 7/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $24,995$42/sqft |
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| 5/27/2014 | Listing removed | $24,995$42/sqft |
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| 5/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $24,995+13.6%$42/sqft |
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| 4/29/2014 | Sold | $22,000-26.7%$37/sqft |
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| 4/5/2014 | Price change | $29,995-14.3%$50/sqft |
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| 2/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $34,995$58/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158 +4% | $72,113 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,114 +1.9% | $70,699 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,093 +2% | $69,313 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,072 +1.2% | $67,954 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,059 +1% | $66,621 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,049 -4.2% | $65,938 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,095 +7% | $64,645 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,023 -3.2% | $63,377 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,056 | $62,134 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,056 +0.4% | $60,915 +193.2% |
| 2015 | $1,052 +138.2% | $20,777 +2% |
| 2014 | $442 | $20,370 +19.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $17,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,000 -12.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,345 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,391 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,011 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,638 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,272 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $17,913 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,561 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,239 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $16,901 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,569 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,244 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,519/mo
Principal & interest
$1269
Property taxes
$250
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92284
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Yucca Mesa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 4.4 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.1 mi




