2981 Idle Ln · Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

$70,000

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 768 sqft · Other public records · 13 Days on market

Built 1958 5.00 ac lot

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Rent growth +3.6/5.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.2/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

Key facts

• Off-grid basecamp
• Front porch
• Concrete slab

Tags

• MOUNTAIN VIEWS
• CONCRETE SLAB
• FRONT PORCH
• OFF-GRID BASECAMP
• MID-CENTURY GEM

Property features AI

Exterior

• Home design: Single-story property; Built in 1958
• Construction: Original construction from 1958
• Exterior features: Located in the Wonder Valley subdivision

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath other listed at $70k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $524 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $70k).
• Cap rate 15.3% vs local median 4.3% in Twentynine Palms — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 59/100 on livability (#622 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: commute A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D, amenities F, employment D-.
• Morongo Unified (town): math 15% / reading 38% proficiency, ranked #395 of 517 in CA (top 76%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.5%/yr); 734 active listings in the ZIP; 5,458 units permitted in San Bernardino County in 2024 (1,500 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $484 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• San Bernardino County population projected at +15% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 4.5% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~4 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• Only 13 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
• 4 sale attempts since 3y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1958 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→19/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $70,000

Questions for the listing agent

1. Built in 1958 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
3. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
4. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
5. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
6. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.83% ✓
• Cap rate: 15.28%
• Cash-on-cash: 32.11%
• DSCR: 2.43
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.45% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 28.8%
• Equity multiple: 2.22×
• Total profit: $23,971
• Equity at exit: $10,437

10-year hold

• IRR: 37.0%
• Equity multiple: 4.67×
• Total profit: $71,963
• Equity at exit: $6,052

Cash invested: $19,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State California: 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 92277

• Home prices YoY: -3.1%
• Rents YoY: 4.5%
• Active inventory: 734
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,278 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$367
• Tax from tax record: −$89 /mo · $1,072/yr
• Insurance: −$29
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$268
• Net cashflow: $524

Break-even live

Break-even rent $615

Max offer price $70,000

Occupancy floor 54%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $17,500
• Closing costs: $2,100
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 28 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $70,000 Active 13 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $70,000 Active 12 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $70,000 Active 11 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $70,000 Active 10 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $70,000 Active 8 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $70,000 Active 7 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $70,000 Active 4 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $70,000 Active 3 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   remarks 699-char remark
10. 2026-06-07
    days on marketlisting id $70,000 Active 2 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $70,000 Active 9 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $70,000 Active 8 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $70,000 Active 7 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $70,000 Active 6 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $70,000 Active 5 DOM
16. 2026-05-26
    listed $70,000 Active
17. 2026-03-10
    historical
18. 2025-11-07
    listed $95,000 Active
19. 2023-11-02
    soldstatus $70,000 Closed Sale 864-char remark

    Show marketing remark (864 chars)

    Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

20. 2023-11-02
    soldstatus $70,000

    Show marketing remark (864 chars)

    Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

21. 2023-10-09
    status Pending Sale 864-char remark

    Show marketing remark (864 chars)

    Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

22. 2023-09-13
    price $80,000 864-char remark

    Show marketing remark (864 chars)

    Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

23. 2023-07-06
    listed $95,000 Active 864-char remark

    Show marketing remark (864 chars)

    Enter a realm of desert magic with this idyllic recreational cabin located in the highly artistic Wonder Valley. As you gaze upon the stunning mountain views, you'll feel your spirit lifted to new heights. This cabin sits on a full five acres of land, just waiting for you to unleash your creativity and bring your vision to life. With 768 square feet of interior space and a large patio, this cabin is ready to become your inspiring paradise. The brand new insulation, sturdy lumber, and new roof will help get you started! The nearby hot springs offer the chance to take a cosmic dip. With electricity already brought close to the property, you can get ready to plug in and tune into the celestial vibes. Don't miss this opportunity to journey to this one-of-a-kind cabin, which is being sold for cash only. Follow your dreams and take the journey of a lifetime.

24. 2023-06-20
    historical
25. 2023-04-18
    price $95,000
26. 2023-01-02
    listed $125,000 Active
27. 1999-03-12
    soldstatus $8,000
28. 1988-09-20
    soldstatus $11,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,072 · $89/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,072 · $89/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥110°F today · 19 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 4/10 Moderate 5 unhealthy d/yr today · 6 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $15,342
• − Mortgage interest: −$3,921
• − Property taxes: −$1,072
• − Insurance: −$350
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,227
• − Management: −$1,227
• − Depreciation: −$2,036
• Taxable income: $5,508
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,322
• After-tax cash flow: $4,971/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Morongo Unified
• NCES district ID: 0625860
• Math proficiency: 15% ▼ -12.00%
• Reading proficiency: 38% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $39,399
• Composite: 22.19/100
• National rank: #8156
• State rank: #395 of 517 in CA

Livability — Twentynine Palms

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #622
• US rank: #19731

Category grades

Amenities F Commute A+ Cost of living C Crime C Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings D

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: San Bernardino County · 2,030,291 people
• City population: 26,277
• Metro: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
• Population (ZIP): 26,277
• Household income: $60,901
• Rent vs Own: 56.7% rent · 43.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 1057.0

Population outlook (San Bernardino County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 2,300,329 people
• By 2030: 2,378,907 · +3.4%
• By 2040: 2,523,137 · +9.7%
• By 2050: 2,642,388 · +14.9%
• By 2075: 2,880,769 · +25.2%
• By 2100: 2,909,436 · +26.5%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: White 49% Two or more races 24% Hispanic / Latino 24% Black 9% Asian 4% Pacific Islander 1% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 20%
• Common ancestry: Italian 5% Lithuanian 3% Slovak 3%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada, China, South Korea
• Languages at home: 81% English-only · Spanish 12% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · San Bernardino

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 47.5% · R 49.7% · Other 2.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -8.5pp toward R · 2008: 6.3pp · 2024: -2.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+2.1 2020: D+10.7 2016: D+9.8 2012: D+5.4 2008: D+6.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -12.15%
• Current HPI: 380.5083
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.45%
• Metro: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

+508.7% since first listed

13 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-26 Listed $70,000 FSBO.com
• 2026-03-10 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2025-11-07 Listed $95,000 CRMLS
• 2023-11-02 Sold (Public Records) $70,000 Public Records
• 2023-11-02 Sold (MLS) $70,000 CRMLS
• 2023-10-09 Pending — CRMLS
• 2023-09-13 Price Changed $80,000 CRMLS
• 2023-07-06 Listed $95,000 CRMLS
• 2023-06-20 Listing Removed — CRMLS
• 2023-04-18 Price Changed $95,000 CRMLS
• 2023-01-02 Listed $125,000 CRMLS
• 1999-03-12 Sold (Public Records) $8,000 Public Records
• 1988-09-20 Sold (Public Records) $11,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+8.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,072 · +4.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.