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Highway Motel and Retreat Property

35535 State Highway 18 Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

35535 State Highway 18, Lucerne Valley, CA, 92356
$1,390,000
For Sale
$1,390,000

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 Market8

Property Features for 35535 State Highway 18

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
22,000 SF
Lot size
68.53 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1940
Listing agency CBC NRT
Listed by Kathi Constanzo
Source Elliman
Added: Jul 16 Updated: Jul 22 at 10:57PM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:57PM

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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.

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

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Motels

Suggested Use

Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Lazy Lizard — 35300, 35546 Richard St, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
  • Divine Bliss Natural Spring — 38450 CA-18, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356

FAQs

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
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