A Rising Star: Off-the-Grid Compound Near Joshua Tree National Park Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

A Rising Star: Off-the-Grid Compound Near Joshua Tree National Park Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

March 29, 2024
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Kellie Speed

Attention, stargazers and investors! A dreamy, off-the-grid compound located minutes from Joshua Tree National Park recently hit the market for $375,000. It takes the top spot on this week’s most popular homes on Realtor.com®.

Located in Twentynine Palms, CA, the 5-acre desert lot boasts an updated cabin, a bathhouse, a hot tub, and exceptional star-gazing. This property is known as Star Base Nights, and it currently operates as a popular vacation rental.

Also grabbing attention this week are a Texas home with an underground shooting range, an Italianate-inspired Victorian in New Jersey, and a fancy “Wedding Cake House” in Maine.

Keep reading for a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes.

10.2610 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA

Price: $795,000
Why it’s here: This beaux-arts-style residence features a number of period details.

The Walker House was reportedly built in 1923 for local attorney Henry Clay Walker Jr. and later served as the home of Coca-Cola bottler Zehntner Biedenharn.

9. 5803 S County Road 1212, Midland, TX

Price: $835,000
Why it’s here: This three-story residence with an underground shooting range seeks a buyer to finish what was started.

Construction on the 14,572-square-foot home was started in 2015. Unique features include a trophy room and a spacious guest wing. The 1.2-acre property has been on the market for over a year.

8. 3048 Hickory Fork Rd, Gloucester, VA

Price: $790,000
Why it’s here: Hello, investors: This group home on 2 acres was custom-built in 2017.

Offering a massive 10,738 square feet of living space, it includes two kitchens, a hair salon, cafeteria, game room, and home theater. The property is located near York River.

7. 430 Green Ln, Belvidere, NJ

Price: $584,000
Why it’s here: This well-preserved, Italianate-inspired Victorian comes with an attractive price tag and many period details. According to the listing, the home was built by George Green in the 1860s.

6. 32 Esopus Ave, Ulster Park, NY

Price: $625,000
Why it’s here: Known as Metal House, this modernized residence comes with a separate studio on a 2.4-acre lot.

Located just two hours from Manhattan, the retreat was built in 1972 and recently updated. The studio space above the one-car garage features a cathedral ceiling, skylights, and a private balcony.

5. 36 Chesterfield Rd, Columbus, NJ

Price: $325,000
Why it’s here: This 1681 farmhouse with a detached garage/workshop has been owned by several postmasters throughout the centuries. It even served as a mail/stagecoach stop.

The building features a number of historic details as well as a few updates, including an upgraded electric panel and several replacement windows.

4. 516 Belle Isle Ave, Belleair Beach, FL

Price: $4,500,000
Why it’s here: This waterfront home offers a funky 1980s design.

Offering seaside views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the recently renovated residence features curved walls of glass, circular staircases, black-tiled bathrooms, and round beds. Other amenities include a three-story elevator, rooftop deck, and boatlift.

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