Fireplace in the middle of California's Mojave Desert listed for $44,000

A fireplace in the middle of nowhere has been listed for $44,000.

The property in the California desert is nothing but a chimney and a slab. The listing is a mystery, not touching on what happened to the home that was once there.

With an asking price of $US30,000 (about $AU44,000), the home in the southern Mojave is priced for the quick sale the owner desires, the listing explains.

The address is in Twentynine Palms, at the gateway to the world-famous Joshua Tree National Park.

The brick fireplace rises eerily, with no signs of life surrounding it, and cinematic peaks beyond.

Given the electricity is connected, and power lines are visible in the distance, it could be a site for a motorhome, the listing advises. Alternatively, the slab is ready for a replacement residential build.

The block spans 1.8 hectares, about two-and-a-half hours by car east of Los Angeles, on the books of Joshua Tree Realty.

“With its existing slab and fireplace where the original homestead used to be, it has all the potential to be the perfect spot to build your new home or short term vacation rental on, or to park your RV or trailer to live off the grid in peace and beauty,” the listing says.

The position takes in a panorama of Cleghorn Lake Wilderness, Sheep Hole Mountains and Joshua Tree. The national park’s headquarters is in Twentynine Palms. The vast space of Joshua Tree makes it a popular location for stargazing.

Although a fast deal is sought, the Zillow listing indicates the property has been on the market since May.

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