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Twentynine Palms,CA 92277
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,291 sqft
Price per Sqft $286
MLS Listing ID CRJT25222276
Bedrooms 3
Year Built 1933
Lot Size 0.324 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
This historic adobe home, documented in Remington’s The Adobes of Twentynine Palms, was crafted by Allen Balch in 1933. Once the residence of desert homesteaders John and Alice Stratton—along with a roster of colorful early locals—this property holds a special place in Twentynine Palms history. A former resident even recalls Ansel Adams staying in the guest house while photographing what is now Joshua Tree National Park. Overflowing with classic early California adobe character, the home showcases its heritage with heavy front columns, pine-board beamed ceilings, railroad-tie lintels, thick adobe walls, a rock-faced fireplace with freestanding stove, solid wood doors, and a charming block-built guest cottage with a vintage enameled steel sink. The layout features a spacious primary bedroom, a comfortable guest bedroom, a dedicated dining room, guest quarters, three covered patios, mature desert landscaping, and a garage—creating a rare blend of beauty and livability. Modern updates provide comfort without compromising authenticity: paid solar panels, central heat and air in the main home, a mini-split and laundry in the guest house, natural gas cooking, dual water softeners, and cable internet access. Select historic furnishings may also be negotiated in the sale, along w
Location
State CA
County San Bernardino
Interior
Heating Heat Pump,Solar,Central
Cooling Central Air,Other
Flooring Concrete,Tile
Fireplaces Type Decorative,Family Room,Living Room,Wood Burning,Other
Laundry Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer,Other
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
Amenities Available Dog Park,Park
View Mountain(s),Panoramic,Other
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Sloped Down,Other,Back Yard,Landscaped,Street Light(s)
Story 1
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier,Slab
Water Public
Schools
School District Morongo Unified