10 Acres for Sale in Joshua Tree, CA

10 ACRES IN JOSHUA TREE — BUILD YOUR DESERT DREAM

Here is a rare opportunity to own a full 10 acres of Rural Living-zoned land in the iconic Joshua Tree area of San Bernardino County — offered at an exceptional price of just $25,000. With generous acreage, no HOA, and rock-bottom annual taxes of only $91, this parcel delivers serious long-term value for homebuilders, off-grid enthusiasts, and desert dreamers alike.

Joshua Tree and the surrounding high desert of San Bernardino County have become one of Southern California's most sought-after destinations — drawing artists, adventurers, and those seeking wide-open space far from the city. The region is celebrated for its dramatic desert landscapes, world-class stargazing, and proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, making it a magnet for those who crave a slower, more intentional way of living.

🏔️ Property Highlights

• Location: Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, CA
• Lot Size: 10 acres (435,600 sq ft)

• Road Access: Dirt Road
• Utilities: Well Needed, Septic Needed (off-grid setup required)
• HOA: None
• Annual Taxes: $91.00

🏠 Perfect For

✅ Building a custom single-family home in the desert

✅ Placing a mobile home or manufactured home

✅ Constructing a cabin or off-grid retreat

✅ Adding accessory dwelling units (ADU, JADU, or Guest House) for family, guests, or rental income

✅ Light agricultural use and domestic livestock or animal keeping

✅ Long-term land investment in one of California's most iconic desert communities

🏜️ Enjoy Everything Joshua Tree Has to Offer

✅ Joshua Tree National Park — world-famous for hiking, rock climbing, and breathtaking desert scenery

✅ Some of the darkest, clearest skies in Southern California — exceptional stargazing country

✅ A thriving arts and music community centered in the town of Joshua Tree and nearby Twentynine Palms

✅ Hi-Desert communities including Yucca Valley, Pioneertown, and Landers — all within the greater region

✅ Easy access to Palm Springs (roughly 40 miles southwest) for dining, shopping, and the airport

✅ The wide-open Mojave Desert — ideal for off-road recreation, photography, and outdoor exploration

📍 Nearby Attractions

• Joshua Tree National Park (North Entrance at Twentynine Palms)
• Pioneertown and Pappy & Harriet's — a legendary desert honky-tonk and music venue
• Integratron (Landers, CA) — a unique acoustics and sound bath destination
• Yucca Valley shopping, groceries, and services
• Twentynine Palms — home to the USMC Air Ground Combat Center and local amenities

Important Property Information

Allowed Uses: This parcel is zoned JT/RL (Joshua Tree / Rural Living) under San Bernardino County Land Use Services (Desert Region). Verified allowed uses include single-family homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and cabins. Light agricultural use and domestic livestock/animal keeping are permitted under baseline RL district standards.

Accessory Units: Because this parcel is 5 acres or larger, up to three accessory units may be combined from the following: (1) an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) up to 1,200 sq ft — a streamlined 30-day fast-track review is available using County pre-approved master plans; (2) a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) up to 500 sq ft, limited to one per parcel; and (3) a Guest House (no specific square footage maximum, but may not exceed the size of the primary dwelling).

Buildable Lot: This lot is buildable; however, the following steps must be completed before construction may begin: (1) obtain state environmental clearance to ensure no protected Western Joshua Trees are disturbed; (2) have a county engineer verify that structures will not obstruct natural desert floodways; and (3) obtain Building and Safety approval of structural blueprints.

Utilities: No water or sewer infrastructure is in place. A well must be drilled for water, and an on-site septic system must be installed and approved by Environmental Health Services. A soil percolation test less than 5 years old (or up to 10 years old if recertified) is required prior to septic approval.

Setbacks: Primary home — Front: 25–30 ft / Sides: 15 ft / Rear: 15 ft. ADUs — Sides: 4 ft / Rear: 4 ft.

Estimated Impact Fees: Approximately $3,000–$5,000 for a single-family home, including Fire Protection (~$800–$1,200), Regional Transportation/Roads (~$1,500–$2,500), and General Government & Facilities (~$700–$1,300).

RV Living: Permanent RV living on vacant land is prohibited by county code. Temporary recreational camping or construction-related RV use requires a Temporary Use Permit.

HOA: None.

Owner Financing Available

• Owner finance available with no credit check or income verification
• Contract for deed, deed transferred after final payment
• Everyone is approved
• Down payment: $5,000
• APR: 10%
• $249 processing and origination fee applies to all new loans

💰 Monthly Payment Options

Financed amount: $27,500.00 (owner finance price $32,500 − $5,000 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $584.29/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $456.53/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $363.41/month

All payments are principal and interest at 10% APR. The $249 processing and origination fee is separate — it is not included in the financed amount or in the monthly payments above.

Closing & Title Options

This property can close through a title company with title insurance for approximately $1,800–$2,000, or through Land Supplier’s in-house closing for $499. The buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence and for paying all closing costs and title fees if choosing to close through a title company.