Enjoy classic desert living in this 1954 cement block home set on 5 usable acres in Morongo Valley. This vintage 1-bedroom, 1 bathroom property features 889 sq. ft. of living space with solid construction, open views, and room to grow. The wide-open lot offers space to expand, create a retreat, garden, or build additional structures. A peaceful High Desert setting just a short drive to Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and popular outdoor destinations. A great opportunity to own a unique property with character and possibilities.
For sale
Listing Provided by: Cherie Miller & Associates
$295,000
51136 Mecca Rd, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
1beds
889sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5 Acres Lot
$273,500 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid constructionWide-open lotOpen views
- 78 days |
- 372 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 12, 2026 at 02:58pm
Listing Provided by:
Diane Barrett DRE #01950329 760-898-7114,
Cherie Miller & Associates
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: JT25273243
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- None
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Propane Cooktop, Propane Oven, Propane Range
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 889 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 0581121110000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Hiking, Near National Forest, Preserve/Public Land, Rural
Location
- Region: Morongo Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,620
- Annual tax amount: $1,267
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
$273,500
$254,000 - $290,000
$1,622/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+570.5%$332/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #JT25273243 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1985 | Sold | $44,000$49/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,267 +4.4% | $87,620 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,213 +2% | $85,902 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,189 +2.1% | $84,218 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,165 +1.3% | $82,567 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,150 +1% | $80,948 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,139 +1.8% | $80,118 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,119 +2.4% | $78,547 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,093 +1.2% | $77,007 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,080 | $75,497 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,080 +9.5% | $74,017 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $987 +2.4% | $72,905 +2% |
| 2014 | $964 | $71,477 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $71,154 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,759 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $68,391 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,880 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,041 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,706 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $65,398 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,115 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,858 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,626 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,497 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,310 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,147 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,007 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,664/mo
Principal & interest
$1386
Property taxes
$278
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92256
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Morongo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 10.6 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Morongo
- Middle: La Contenta
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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