Highway Motel and Retreat
For Sale
$1,390,000
35535 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Twelve-unit highway motel and retreat set on a large desert ranch with extensive US Highway 18 frontage.
Property Size22,000 SF
Lot Size68.53 Acres
Price / SF$63.18
Days on Market335
Property Features for 35535 State Highway 18
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
22,000 SF
Lot size
68.53 Acres
Property subtype
Lots/Land
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Road Access
Yes
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena
(626) 584-0050
Listed By:
Kathi Constanzo · License #02067397
(626) 898-2308
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Oct 7, 2025
Changed: Sep 1
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 5:54AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This distinctive desert retreat is anchored by a 12-unit highway motel and expanded across multiple structures, providing approximately 22,000 SF of living space. The property is known as The Lazy Lizard Ranch and has its roots in the C Bar H Ranch, originally established in 1940. Set within roughly 68.53 acres, it offers a substantial campus configuration for hospitality and retreat-style uses.
Located in Lucerne Valley, California, the ranch includes approximately 2,195 feet of US Highway 18 frontage. The combination of a motel operation and wide frontage along a major highway corridor creates a high-visibility commercial setting within the surrounding desert landscape.
The improvements span multiple buildings over the acreage, supporting a self-contained retreat layout alongside the motel unit count.
Located in Lucerne Valley, California, the ranch includes approximately 2,195 feet of US Highway 18 frontage. The combination of a motel operation and wide frontage along a major highway corridor creates a high-visibility commercial setting within the surrounding desert landscape.
The improvements span multiple buildings over the acreage, supporting a self-contained retreat layout alongside the motel unit count.
Key Highlights
- 12‑unit highway motel/retreat property set on a +/- 68.53‑acre desert ranch
- +/- 22,000 SF of living space across multiple structures
- +/- 2,195 ft of frontage on US Highway 18
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 92356, CA
6,050
Population
3,053
Households
2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
365.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
17
Density / Sq Mi
$46,625
Median Household Income
$33,144
Median Earnings
$1,138
Median Rent
$239,100
Median Home Value
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Similar Off Market Nearby
- Divine Bliss Natural Spring — 38450 CA-18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
- Lazy Lizard — 35300, 35546 Richard St, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Motel - Twelve-unit highway motel and retreat set on a large desert ranch with extensive US Highway 18 frontage.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 35535 State Highway 18 Lucerne Valley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,390,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 12‑unit highway motel/retreat property set on a +/- 68.53‑acre desert ranch; +/- 22,000 SF of living space across multiple structures; +/- 2,195 ft of frontage on US Highway 18
