61394 Latham Trail
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Listing broker / agent: Joshua Tree Modern · Karla Ruzicki · 310-569-0122 · CRMLS
MLS # JT26135507 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 08:35 UTC
About this property
Located in the desirable Upper Friendly Hills neighborhood of Joshua Tree, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers elevated desert living just minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Set on 1.26 acres with sweeping views of the National Park mountain ridge and city lights, the property blends comfort, privacy, and strong lifestyle appeal. The home features an open living and dining area with French doors leading to a large shaded deck designed to take in the surrounding mountain views. The kitchen includes a pantry and double oven, with a dedicated laundry room connecting directly to the 2-car garage. The large primary suite also opens to the deck through sliding doors and includes a spacious bathroom with double sinks and a beautiful tiled walk-in shower. Outdoor amenities include an in-ground pool, spa, sunken propane fire pit, outdoor shower, electric car charger, and multiple areas for lounging, entertaining, and enjoying the desert landscape. The expansive 1.26-acre lot offers room for future expansion, a pickleball court, additional outdoor amenities, or whatever your imagination calls for. With its location, views, layout, and resort-style outdoor spaces, this property has excellent potential as a primary residence, second home, or short-term rental investment.
Property details
- MLS number
- JT26135507
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 3 Beds • 2 Baths
- Living area
- 1,109 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 1.2672 acres
- County
- San Bernardino
- Year built
- 1973
- Stories
- 1
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Listing
- Days on market
- 117
Building
- Year built
- 1973
- Year built source
- Assessor
- Architectural style
- Modern
- Stories
- 1
- Building stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Entry level
- 1
- Condition
- Updated Remodeled, Turnkey
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 2
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 3
- Main-level bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Retreat, Recreation, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Furnished, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Sound, All Bedrooms Down, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring
- Wood
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- None
- Laundry
- Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 4
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- In Ground, Private
- Spa
- In Ground, Private
- Patio / porch
- Rear Porch, Covered, Deck
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre, Desert Back, Desert Front
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Wood
- Property outlook
- City Lights, Desert, Hills, Landmark, Mountains, Panoramic, Rocks
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Near National Forest, Preserve Public Land, Rural
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school district
- Morongo Unified
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Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly Hills Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 0.6 mi |
| La Contenta Middle Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | 7–8 | 2.7 mi |
| Black Rock Alternative/Continuation Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | 9–12 | 2.7 mi |
| Joshua Tree Elementary Morongo Unified · Joshua Tree | K–6 | 3.2 mi |
| Onaga Elementary Morongo Unified · Yucca Valley | K–6 | 4.2 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $699,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $699,000
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 07:54 | $699,000 |
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Property taxes
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Observed price activity · past 30 days
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