0.27-Acre Residential Land for Sale in California City, CA - $4,500 | Owner Financing

0.27-ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT IN CALIFORNIA CITY, CA

Here is an affordable opportunity to own a 0.27-acre (11,761 sq ft) residential lot inside the city limits of California City, Kern County, California. It is zoned RM1 (Multiple Family Residential District) and priced at just $4,500 cash, with no HOA and annual taxes of only $14.00.

California City sits in the Mojave Desert and is known for its wide-open high-desert setting. The surrounding area offers desert recreation, open skies, and a relaxed pace of life.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Location: California City, Kern County, CA

• Lot Size: 0.27 acres (11,761 sq ft)

• Zoning: RM1 (Multiple Family Residential District), within the incorporated borders of California City
• Road Access: Dirt Road
• Utilities: Well Needed, Septic Needed. No public utilities front the lot.
• HOA: None
• Taxes: $14.00 per year

🏠 Perfect For

✔️ Custom single-family home

✔️ Manufactured home (listed as a verified allowed use)

✔️ Duplex, triplex, or multi-unit residential project (permitted structure types under RM1 rules)

✔️ Off-grid residential build with a private well and septic system

🌵 Enjoy Everything California City Has to Offer

✅ Desert hiking and outdoor exploration across the Mojave

✅ California City Central Park and its lake

✅ California City Desert Tortoise Natural Area

✅ Red Rock Canyon State Park, a scenic desert destination within driving distance

Important Property Information

Allowed use: Verified allowed uses are Homes and Manufactured Homes. The lot is buildable, but building requires private utility installations.

Utilities: Well Needed and Septic Needed. Development requires an independent private water well construction permit and a private septic system. Water is not available at the lot.

Mobile homes: Not allowed.

RV living: Prohibited on vacant lots; only allowed as temporary guest parking after a primary home is built.

✨The property is located within the incorporated borders of California City and is governed by RM1 High-Density Multi-Family rules. Permitted structural types include single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, or apartment multi-units. Maximum allowable building footprint coverage is capped at 50% of the total lot area. Each constructed dwelling unit must feature a minimum floor layout size of 850 sq. ft. No public utilities front the lot; development requires an independent private water well construction permit and a private septic system.

📞 California City Core Departments

• Building & Safety Division: (Permits, plan checks, zoning approvals)

• Public Works & Water Department: (Water line availability maps)

• Alternative Utility Mapping Contact: (Sewer and trenching inquiries)

Closing & Title Options

This property can close through a title company with title insurance for approximately $1,800–$2,200, 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.