Breathtaking mountain and hill views surround this stunning 5-acre property, offering peace, privacy, and natural beauty. A contemporary-style home is perfectly situated on the land, creating an ideal desert retreat.
The well-maintained residence features 784 sq ft of living space with 2 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Recent updates enhance comfort and functionality. The property is equipped with its own private water well and septic system.
Enjoy outdoor living and entertaining on the covered patio, where you can relax and take in spectacular sunset views. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the close proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, making this an exceptional opportunity for nature lovers.
An absolute must-see property.
For sale
Listing Provided by: TIG Commercial, INC.
Price cut: $45K (1/5)
$300,000
8960 S Samel Rd, Morongo Valley, CA 92256
2beds
784sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
5 Acres Lot
$295,600 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Contemporary-style homeSpectacular sunset viewsWell-maintained residenceCovered patio
- 70 days |
- 705 |
- 30 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 12:03pm
Listing Provided by:
Troy Archuleta DRE #02075517 archuletatig@outlook.com,
TIG Commercial, INC.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: CV25277524
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Electric, See Remarks, Zoned
Cooling
- See Remarks, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Disposal
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Unpaved
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Living room
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Average Condition,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Desert, Hills
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 0581241210000
- Zoning: SFR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Turnkey
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Near National Forest
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Morongo Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,537
- Annual tax amount: $2,287
- Date on market: 12/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing terms: Cash to New Loan
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$295,600
$281,000 - $310,000
$1,777/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Price change | $300,000-13%$383/sqft |
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| 12/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $345,000+131.5%$440/sqft |
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| 12/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,700$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,700+9.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,550$2/sqft |
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| 3/29/2018 | Sold | $149,000$190/sqft |
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| 2/9/2018 | Pending sale | $149,000$190/sqft |
Source: HomeSmart Realty West #180005582 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,000+129.2%$190/sqft |
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| 2/18/2010 | Sold | $65,000-17.7%$83/sqft |
Source:  CDAR/ Desert Area MLS #41369586 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2009 | Listing removed | $79,000$101/sqft |
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| 11/7/2009 | Price change | $79,000-11.2%$101/sqft |
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| 6/19/2009 | Listed for sale | $89,000$114/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,287 +4.6% | $169,537 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,186 +2% | $166,213 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,144 +2.1% | $162,954 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,100 +1.2% | $159,759 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,074 +0.9% | $156,626 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,056 -4.7% | $155,020 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,158 +82.2% | $151,980 +106.1% |
| 2018 | $1,185 +1.3% | $73,741 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,170 | $72,295 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,170 +1.7% | $70,877 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,150 +2.2% | $69,813 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,125 | $68,445 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $68,136 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,800 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,490 +106.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,658 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $31,733 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $31,110 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $30,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $29,902 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $29,316 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $28,741 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,214 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,661 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $27,119 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,587 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,685/mo
Principal & interest
$1402
Property taxes
$283
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 92256
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Morongo Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 4.9 mi
- 3/10La Contenta Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 4/10Yucca Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
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