




$645,000
Est. $3,612/mo2810 Painted Post Pass, Pioneertown, CA 92268
About this home
Rooted in the spirit of old California ranch living and set against the quiet beauty of Rimrock in Pioneertown, this home is more than a desert getaway. It’s the kind of place that feels earned. Honest. Unpolished in all the right ways. Not a prefab dropped onto the sand, but a house with real bones, thoughtful details, and a grounded charm deeply connected to the land around it. What greets you first is the stillness. Bordering protected preserve land, the openness here is increasingly rare. No rooftops. No traffic. Just boulders, wandering wildlife, and endless sky. At night, the stars take over completely. Bright, expansive, unbelievable. Since 2017, the home has been upgraded in ways that add comfort while honoring its soul. A hot tub deck overlooks protected land, perfectly placed for soaking under the Milky Way. Irrigation and intentional landscaping have brought olive trees, cacti, and native plantings to life, creating grounds that feel curated yet entirely at home here. Hammock posts invite slow afternoons, hanging chairs sway in the breeze, and soft tree lighting turns twilight magical. Inside, the remodeled kitchen pairs new countertops and cabinetry with warm brick floors underfoot. Shiplap runs throughout all living spaces, tying it all together with relaxed ranch texture. New doors and windows invite in natural light, central air and heat ensure year-round comfort, while the wood stove makes chilly winter evenings something to look forward to. Both the main house and casita bathrooms have been fully remodeled with clean, timeless finishes. The former garage has been transformed into a bunkhouse. Insulated and finished with new flooring, plumbing, HVAC, a laundry room with custom cabinets, its own bathroom, and a second septic tank… a flexible living space that feels like a true extension of the home. A short walk from the dirt road leads to hidden trails and world-class bouldering tucked among the rocks. You’re just minutes from live music at the legendary Pappy & Harriet's and about 20 minutes from downtown Joshua Tree. Close to everything, yet wonderfully removed. Guests often arrive with plans to explore all day, only to find themselves lingering here instead. There’s something magnetic about the property. Whether hosting friends beneath the open sky, gathering for long dinners after sunset, or simply sitting in the quiet with no agenda at all, this home creates space to reconnect – With nature, with each other, and with yourself.
infoProperty Facts
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
944
Lot Size
54,014 sqft
Year Built
1956
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
2
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
JT26041153
chairInterior Details
General Interior
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Bedroom On Main Level, Dressing Area, Galley Kitchen
Flooring
Brick, Concrete, Wood
Fireplace
See Remarks
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Propane Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry
Laundry Room
Bed & Bath
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Main Level Bathrooms
3
Climate Control
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Propane, Wood Stove
garageParking
Parking Features
Converted Garage, Driveway
deckExterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Patio & Porch
Deck, Front Porch, Patio
Roof
Shingle
Lot & Grounds
Lot Features
Desert Back, Desert Front, Gentle Sloping, Horse Property, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Sprinkler System, Sloped Up
Spa Features
Above Ground
Sewer
Septic Type Unknown
Water Source
Well
diversity_3Community & HOA
Association Info
Community Features
Foothills, Horse Trails, Near National Forest, Preserve Public Land, Rural
Mortgage Calculator
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Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
Walkability
Market Insights
Estimated Value
Market Temperature
Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
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