5 Acres for Sale in Barstow, CA

5 ACRES IN BARSTOW FOR JUST $7,500 — RC ZONING WITH HOMES, MOBILE HOMES & LIVESTOCK ALLOWED

Here is your chance to own 5 acres of affordable California land — more than 217,800 square feet — at a price that is increasingly hard to find in the Golden State. At just $7,500 cash, or with owner financing available, this legally buildable parcel zoned RC (Resource Conservation) in San Bernardino County opens the door to a range of residential and lifestyle uses, including site-built homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and cabins. With annual taxes of only $267, the carrying cost is remarkably low, and no HOA means no monthly fees or association restrictions standing between you and your vision.

Barstow sits at the crossroads of the Mojave Desert, a region defined by wide-open space, dramatic desert landscapes, and an unhurried pace of life that draws people looking to escape the density and expense of coastal California. The surrounding high desert has long attracted off-grid dreamers, outdoor adventurers, and those simply searching for affordable elbow room in the American West.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Zoning: RC – Resource Conservation
• Road Access: Dirt Road
• Utilities: Well and Septic Needed (not yet installed)
• HOA: None
• Annual Taxes: $267.00
• Deed Type: Grant Deed

🏡 Perfect For

✅ Building a custom single-family home on your own rural acreage

✅ Placing a mobile home or manufactured home on a private 5-acre spread

✅ Creating a cabin retreat in the Mojave high desert

✅ Keeping horses, livestock, or farm animals on your own land

🌵 Enjoy Everything the Barstow Region Has to Offer

✅ Gateway to the Mojave Desert — one of America's most iconic landscapes

✅ Access to the Mojave Road and wide-open off-road recreation areas throughout San Bernardino County

✅ Proximity to Route 66 history and the classic Americana of the Barstow corridor

✅ Calico Ghost Town, a San Bernardino County Regional Park, is located just outside Barstow

✅ Mojave National Preserve — vast protected desert wilderness — is accessible from the Barstow area

✅ Easy highway access via I-15 and I-40, connecting to Las Vegas to the east and Los Angeles to the west

Important Property Information

This 5-acre parcel is zoned RC (Resource Conservation) and is a legal non-conforming lot — the standard minimum lot size for the RC district is 40 gross acres, but because this parcel was established prior to current minimums, construction of one single-family residential home is legally permissible by-right. Verified allowed uses include site-built homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and cabins.

Utilities: Neither water nor sewer is available on the lot. A well must be drilled and a septic system must be installed — these are buyer responsibilities and costs. There is no existing water or sewer infrastructure on this parcel.

Road Access: The parcel is accessed via a dirt road.

Mobile Homes: Allowed.

RV Living: Not allowed per verified zoning inspection.

Farm Animals: Horses, livestock, and large animals are permitted per the county planner. Structures such as barns or corrals must comply with San Bernardino County Chapter 84.04 density and setback requirements.

Setbacks: Front and rear setbacks are 25 to 50 feet from the boundary lines; side setbacks are 10 to 30 feet from the boundary lines.

Impact Fees: Estimated impact fees for a single-family home range from approximately $3,000 to $5,000, covering fire protection, regional transportation, and general government and facilities fees.

Environmental & Permitting Notes: High-desert RC parcels are subject to environmental planning reviews prior to any grading. The builder must obtain biological clearances to confirm that development will not negatively impact protected desert flora (such as native Joshua Trees) or desert tortoise habitats. Buyers should budget for and complete these clearances before beginning construction.

Mineral Rights: Mineral rights are excluded from this conveyance.

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: $12,000.00 (owner finance price $13,000.00 − $1,000 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $254.96/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $199.21/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $158.58/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.