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5960 Sunrise Road

29 Palms, CA 92277

3 beds
3 baths
2,221 sqft
~83 acre lot
$855 per sqft
1953 build
– on site

***HUELL HOWSER’S 80-ACRE MID-CENTURY RETREAT*** Formerly owned by Huell Howser, this mid-century gem is situated on 82.7 acres and has breathtaking, unobstructed views of Joshua Tree National Park and the surrounding areas. After the passing of Huell in 2013, the current ownership fully restored the property and turned it into a vacation rental and wedding/event space. The home is partially gated and the grounds around the home feature mature palm trees and beautiful desert gardens that are enclosed by an iconic, architecturally designed, rusted steel fence. Extensive outdoor lighting, chosen by Huell, allows the spaces to be enjoyed in both the daytime and the nighttime. The home has 2 bedrooms and two bathrooms, a (fully outfitted) galley kitchen with a breakfast table, a great room with a wood-burning fireplace, a den/TV room or third bedroom, and a beautiful glass atrium or tea room. The master bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed, and a toddler/(day) bed. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed. The third bedroom is set up as a den or TV room, with a sofa that converts to a queen-size bed, desk & TV. The bedrooms and bathrooms are accessed from the hallway that opens to the great room. The galley kitchen features classic mid-century cabinetry and concrete countertops and the original stove from the 1950’s. It opens out into the great room, which has a dining table and chairs, plus media wall with tv and comfortable seating. A large dining table, that doubles as a ping pong table, is situated on the pool deck under the cover of a veranda, along with a stylish outdoor grill and vintage swing set. The pool has a maximum depth of 10 feet and also has a large tanning shelf. On one side of the pool is a separate Jacuzzi and on the opposite is a fire pit. There are five large 100-year old millstones brought in by Huell that lay about the pool area, giving the house its name. At the west end of the home is a glass atrium sitting room or tea room. The exterior walls are made of steel framed, sliding glass panels, which can be opened to blend the indoor area into the outdoor area. This landmark home is truly one-of-a-kind.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / John Simpson / All American Real Estate / 760-366-9045

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 21, 2025 •

MLS# JT24218679 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1953
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
Total Number Of Units:

1
Architectural Style:

Mid Century Modern
Roof:

Concrete, Tile
Foundation:

Slab
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Awning(s), Lighting
Stories Total:

1
Entry Level:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Concrete, Covered, Deck, Enclosed Glass Porch, Patio, Patio Open, Rear Porch, See Remarks
Patio:

1
Common Walls:

No Common Walls

Interior

Levels:

One
Entry Location:

1
Door Features:

Atrium Doors, French Doors
Window Features:

Atrium, Screens
Room Type:

All Bedrooms Down, Galley Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Media Room, See Remarks
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Living Room, Wood Burning, Great Room, Masonry
Laundry:

In Closet
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2221.00

Location

Directions:

From Hwy 62, take Sunrise north, house is on the left
Latitude:

34.14481300
Longitude:

-116.10776800

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Turnkey
Lot Features:

Desert Front, Sloped Down, Landscaped, Irregular Lot, Park Nearby, Sprinkler System
Lot Size Area:

82.7000
Lot Size Acres:

82.7000
Lot Size SqFt:

3602412.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

City Lights, Desert, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Pool
Fencing:

See Remarks
Fence:

Yes
Sprinklers:

Yes
Security Features:

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Additional Parcels:

Yes
Additional Parcels Description:

0615261010000
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

104.32
Tax Tract:

1
Tax Lot:

1

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Virtual Tour
Parcel Number:

0614321380000

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Central
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Conventional Septic
Water Source:

Public

Schools

High School District:

Morongo Unified

The Community

Features:

Biking, BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking, Military Land, Mountainous, Preserve/Public Land
Association:

No
Pool:

Private, Heated, In Ground, See Remarks
Senior Community:

No
Spa:

1
Private Pool:

Yes
Spa Features:

Private, In Ground
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Circular Driveway, Driveway - Combination, Unpaved

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,900,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$10,173
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$522
Utilities	$170 See report
Total	$10,865/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/22/24 Oct 22, 2024	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$1,900,000
4/22/24 Apr 22, 2024	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA

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