2.27 Acres for Sale in Barstow, CA

2.27 Acres in San Bernardino County, CA

Here is an affordable opportunity to own 2.27 acres of land in San Bernardino County, California — one of the largest counties in the contiguous United States and home to an extraordinary range of landscapes, climates, and outdoor adventures. Priced at just $7,500, this grandfathered buildable lot offers genuine flexibility for those looking to put down roots, establish an off-grid homestead, or secure a recreational escape at a remarkable price point.

San Bernardino County spans from the urban edges of the Inland Empire out to the vast Mojave Desert and into the rugged mountain communities of the San Bernardino National Forest region. Whether you're drawn to desert solitude, mountain escapes, or wide-open space, this area of Southern California delivers a lifestyle that's hard to match at this price.

🏔️ Property Highlights

• Location: San Bernardino County, CA
• Lot Size: 2.27 acres (98,881 sq. ft.)

• Zoning: RC – Resource Conservation
• Road Access: Dirt Road
• Utilities: Well Needed | Septic Needed (off-grid lot)
• HOA: None
• Annual Taxes: $335.00

🏡 Perfect For

✅ Building a single-family home (grandfathered legal nonconforming buildable lot)

✅ Placing a mobile home or manufactured home

✅ Constructing a cabin or off-grid retreat

✅ Keeping horses, livestock, or large animals (per county planner approval)

✅ Recreational use and weekend getaways

🎿 Enjoy Everything San Bernardino County Has to Offer

✅ Access to some of Southern California's most diverse outdoor recreation, from desert hiking to mountain trails

✅ San Bernardino National Forest — offering camping, hiking, and year-round nature access across hundreds of thousands of acres

✅ Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Mountain Resort — known for skiing, snowboarding, fishing, and lakeside recreation

✅ Joshua Tree National Park nearby — world-famous for rock climbing, stargazing, and desert exploration

✅ Mojave Desert landscapes and the wide open spaces that define Southern California's inland frontier

📍 Nearby Attractions

• Big Bear Lake & Big Bear Mountain Resort
• Joshua Tree National Park
• San Bernardino National Forest
• Mojave Desert recreation areas

Important Property Information

This property is zoned RC (Resource Conservation). The county will not approve building clearances without engineered plans that demonstrate self-sufficiency. Requirements include an approved private soil percolation test for a septic tank system and certified access to clean water via a drilled water well or a permitted hauled-water setup. A well must be drilled and a septic system must be installed — neither is currently present on the property.

This lot is a legal nonconforming ("grandfathered") buildable lot. You may legally build a single-family home as long as the proposed structure complies with county standard setbacks: Front: 25 ft | Side: 15 ft | Rear: 15 ft.

Allowed uses (verified): Single-family homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and cabins are all permitted on this parcel.

Farm animals: Large animals (horses) and livestock are allowed per the county planner. Structures such as barns or corrals must comply with San Bernardino County's Chapter 84.04 density and setback requirements.

RV living: Permitted for up to 4 consecutive days per month. A Special Use Permit or an active building permit is required for any long-term RV use.

Estimated impact fees for a single-family home build: approximately $3,000–$5,000, which includes Fire Protection (~$800–$1,200), Regional Transportation/Roads (~$1,500–$2,500), and General Government & Facilities (~$700–$1,300).

No HOA. Annual property taxes are approximately $335.00.

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: $1,000
• APR: 10%
• $249 processing and origination fee applies to all new loans

💰 Monthly Payment Options

Financed amount: $10,000.00 (owner finance price $11,000 − $1,000 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $212.47/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $166.01/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $132.15/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.

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.