0.22 Acres for Sale in California City, CA

0.22-ACRE R1 LOT IN CALIFORNIA CITY — MOBILE HOMES, TINY HOMES & OFF-GRID BUILDS WELCOME

Here is an affordable opportunity to own a 0.22-acre residential lot right within the city limits of California City, Kern County, California. Zoned R1 (One-Family Residential District) and confirmed buildable, this compact but highly usable square-shaped parcel offers a surprisingly flexible building envelope — roughly 71 ft wide by 90 ft deep after standard setbacks — making it well-suited for a range of alternative and off-grid residential designs.

California City is one of the largest cities by land area in California, set in the high desert of the Antelope Valley. The area draws those who value wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and the freedom to build on their own terms — all within reach of the amenities of the greater Mojave Desert region.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Location: California City, Kern County, CA694

• Lot Size: 0.22 acres (approx. 9,583 sq ft) — approximately 81 ft frontage × 120 ft deep

• Zoning: R1 — One-Family Residential District (California City Jurisdiction, within city limits)
• Road Access: Dirt Road (Merrick Blvd frontage)
• Utilities: Well Needed; Septic Needed — off-grid utility setup required (solar, trucked-in water, alternative septic)
• HOA: None
• Annual Taxes: $35.00

🏠 Perfect For

✅ A single-family custom home or cabin build

✅ A mobile home or manufactured home placement

✅ A tiny home (including an ANSI-certified Movable Tiny Home on Wheels / THOW under California City's ordinance exceptions)

✅ An off-grid residential retreat or desert getaway

🌵 Enjoy Everything California City Has to Offer

✅ Access to the broader Mojave Desert — renowned for open-air recreation, off-roading, and wide desert skies

✅ California City Golf Course, one of the area's established local amenities

✅ Proximity to Mojave Air & Space Port — a unique regional landmark

✅ Easy access to Rosamond, Palmdale, and Lancaster for shopping, dining, and services

✅ Within driving distance of Edwards Air Force Base corridor and the wider Antelope Valley

📍 Nearby Attractions

• California City Golf Course
• Mojave Air & Space Port (Mojave, CA)
• Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (Lancaster, CA)
• Red Rock Canyon State Park
• Tehachapi Mountains and surrounding recreation areas

Important Property Information

This lot is confirmed buildable under R1 zoning within California City's jurisdiction. However, development is limited by the absence of public utilities — a well must be drilled and a septic system must be installed independently. Off-grid alternatives including solar panels, trucked-in water storage systems, and advanced alternative septic setups are an accepted path forward for this parcel.

Allowed uses (verified): Single-family homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, tiny homes, and cabins are all permitted under the R1 zoning designation. Mobile homes: Yes, allowed.

RV living: Temporary recreational use only. Full-time RV living is restricted unless the structure qualifies under California City's specific certified Movable Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) ordinance exceptions.

Farm animals: Not allowed on this parcel.

Setbacks: Front (Merrick Blvd): 25 ft | Rear: 5 ft (single-story) / 10 ft (two-story) | Sides: 5 ft each. These setbacks yield a usable building envelope of approximately 71 ft wide × 90 ft deep.

Impact fees: Estimated city Development Impact Fees (DIF) run approximately $4,500–$8,000 (scaled proportionally by square footage per AB 602). School district development fees are estimated at $4.00–$5.17/sq ft — and are fully exempt if the structure footprint remains under 500 sq ft. Off-grid development bypasses public utility connection hookup fees entirely.

Deed type: Grant Deed. No HOA. Annual property taxes are just $35.00/year.

Closing & Title Options

This property can close through a title company with title insurance for approximately $800–$1,200, or through Land Supplier’s in-house closing for $499. The buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence and for paying all closing costs and title fees if choosing to close through a title company.

Owner Financing Available

• Owner finance available with no credit check or income verification
• Contract for deed, deed transferred after final payment
• Everyone is approved
• Down payment: $500
• APR: 10%
• $249 processing and origination fee applies to all new loans

💰 Monthly Payment Options

Financed amount: $5,000.00 (owner finance price $5,500.00 − $500 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $106.24/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $83.01/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $66.08/month

All payments are principal and interest at 10% APR. The $249 processing and origination fee is separate — it is not included in the financed amount or in the monthly payments above.