66270 Brants Cross, JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252

$299,999

A DESERT RETREAT LIKE NO OTHER. Deep in North Joshua Tree, set on 5 elevated acres adjacent to 25 acres of uninterrupted open space, this warmly inviting 1,510 sqft sanctuary offers something increasingly rare: extraordinary peace, privacy, and a genuine sense of escape. Tucked away down little-used desert roads, far… Read More from suburbia's noise and pace, the property unfolds breathtaking 360 views sunrise, sunset, Milky Way, and sweeping mountain panoramas in every direction. Yet it's only 20 minutes from Joshua Tree's charming village, with its health food store, acclaimed restaurants, and dynamic artistic community. INSIDE: built solidly in 1966 and thoughtfully updated, the home welcomes you with a large, luminous living room, new tile flooring, and a cozy corner brick wood burning fireplace. Sliding glass doors frame the desert beyond, drawing the outside in. KITCHEN: white shaker cabinetry, natural pine shiplap backsplash, gas stove, dishwasher, ceiling fan, and dimmable under-cabinet lighting a heartwarming place for cooking and gathering. BEDROOMS: three bedrooms feature walnut-grained LVT flooring, new dual pane windows, and generous closet space. PRIVATE WING: a distinctive space with authentic hand scraped bamboo floors opens through sliding doors onto a wraparound covered patio facing the open space ideal as a creative studio, meditation room, guest suite, or future primary suite (the west porch's foundation and roof could be enclosed to add a second bathroom). OUTSIDE: mature desert landscaping with striking cacti, creosote, and a flowering desert willow; irrigated garden beds; and a low-maintenance, outdoor hot-water soaking tub to relax under the stars. Roadrunners, desert rabbits, and native birds wander through freely. RECENT UPGRADES: modernized kitchen, new flooring, dual pane windows, fresh paint inside and out, new water heater and piping, new front deck, efficient heat pump HVAC, ducted thermostatted evaporative cooling for refreshing summer humidity, large redone laundry room with front loading washer, French drain, and two large storage sheds. EVENINGS HERE are something you have to experience to understand: the darkness is genuine and deep, the stars staggering, the stillness settling into you in a way few places can match. In a market saturated with beautiful homes, this one offers something truly special: genuine remoteness, vast open sky, wandering wildlife, and the real freedom to live exactly as you choose in your own world. Read Less

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Roadrunner Realty 760-365-8880

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,510

Lot Size

5 Acres

Year Built

1966

MLS Number

JT26057610MR

30 Days Snapshot Of 92252

$837k

+66%

(avg) sold price

homes sold

+146%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

"Range", "Dishwasher", "Propane Dryer Hookup", "Room", "Washer Hookup"

Building

1,510 sq ft, Built in 1966, "Detached/No Common Walls"

Community

"Rural", "BLM/National Forest"

Cooling

"Central"

Fireplaces

"Living Room"

Garage

0 total garage spaces

Water Features

Water: "Public"

Home Owner's Association

Homeowner Dues: $0

Laundry

"Propane Dryer Hookup", "Room", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

LotAcreage: 5, LotSizeArea: 217,800, "BLM/National Forest", "Rural", "Corner Lot"

Parking

CarportSpacesTotal: 0, TotalParking: 0

Pool

"None"

Property

EntryFloorNumber: 1, LandLeaseType: "Fee", PropertySubType: Single Family Residence, ViewDescription: "Desert", ViewYN: t

Sewer

"Septic Tank"

Spa

"None"

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