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Highway Motel and Retreat Property
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$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 Market99

Property Features for 35535 State Highway 18

General Information

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

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1940
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker Realty Pasadena
Listed By: Kathi Constanzo · License #02067397
Source: Myfabuloushome
Added: Jul 16 Changed: Oct 16 Last Checked: Oct 20 at 10:01PM

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Investment Insights

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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

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Current Use

Motels

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bed & Breakfast Hotel & Motel

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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

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
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