16 Acres in San Bernardino California With Multiple Uses

16 ACRES IN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FOR JUST $11,900 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION ZONING WITH HOMES, MOBILE HOMES & LIVESTOCK ALLOWED

Here is your chance to own over 16 acres of affordable California land — more than 698,000 square feet — at a price that is increasingly hard to find in the Golden State. At just $11,900 cash, or with owner financing available, this 16.03-acre 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 $240 and no HOA, the carrying costs are as lean as they come.

Needles sits along the Colorado River at California's eastern edge, where the Mojave Desert meets the Arizona border. The region draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round with its warm climate, wide-open spaces, and access to the Colorado River for boating, fishing, and off-road adventures. For buyers seeking elbow room and a quieter pace of life away from crowded subdivisions, the area around Needles offers a genuine escape into big-sky, wide-open California desert country.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Lot Size: 16.03 acres (698,267 sq ft)
• Zoning: RC – Resource Conservation
• Road Access: Dirt Road (Cadiz Road, a county-recognized but unmaintained dirt corridor, intersects the parcel at its outermost southwestern corner; work with a title company to confirm legal access)
• Utilities: Well Needed, Septic Needed
• HOA: None
• Annual Taxes: $240.00

🏡 Perfect For

✅ A custom site-built home on the western portion of the parcel

✅ A mobile home or manufactured home setup

✅ A rustic cabin or off-grid retreat

✅ A hobby farm or small livestock operation — horses and large animals are permitted per the county planner (structures such as barns and corrals must comply with Chapter 84.04 setback and density limits)

✅ A long-term land investment in San Bernardino County at a very low entry price

🎯 Enjoy Everything the Needles Area Has to Offer

✅ Colorado River recreation — boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming

✅ Off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding and desert exploration in the surrounding Mojave Desert

✅ Warm, sunny climate with mild winters ideal for outdoor living

✅ Proximity to Route 66 and historic Needles townsite amenities including grocery, fuel, and dining

✅ Easy access to Arizona and Nevada — Las Vegas is approximately 100 miles northeast

✅ Nearby Havasu National Wildlife Refuge along the Colorado River corridor

Important Property Information

Allowed Uses: The parcel is zoned RC (Resource Conservation) and has been verified to allow homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, and cabins. Farm animals — including horses and large livestock — are permitted per the county planner; however, any structures such as barns or corrals must comply with San Bernardino County Chapter 84.04 density and setback requirements.

Buildability: This lot is conditionally buildable. Structure placement is legally restricted by a private commercial railroad right-of-way (Arizona & California Railroad) that diagonally bisects the parcel, effectively cutting off the eastern portion of the acreage from legal use for construction. Usable building area is limited to the western portion. Buyers must establish legal property access before building. It is strongly advised to work with a title company to determine the exact nature of legal access and the impact of the railroad right-of-way before purchase.

Road Access: The parcel physically intersects Cadiz Road — a county-recognized but unmaintained dirt corridor — at its outermost southwestern corner. This provides direct physical clearance only to the western portion of the land. Confirm legal access with a title company prior to closing.

Utilities: Neither water nor sewer is available on-site. A well must be drilled and a septic system must be installed by the buyer at their own expense.

RV Living: Permanent RV living on the parcel is not permitted under current zoning.

Mobile Homes: Mobile homes and manufactured homes are allowed on this parcel.

Setbacks: Front setback: 25–50 feet from the front boundary. Side setbacks: 10–30 feet from side boundary lines. Rear setback: 25–50 feet from the rear boundary.

Estimated Impact Fees (single-family home): Approximately $3,000–$5,000 total, including Fire Protection (~$800–$1,200), Regional Transportation/Roads (~$1,500–$2,500), and General Government & Facilities (~$700–$1,300). These are estimates only; confirm current fees with San Bernardino County prior to closing.

Mineral Rights: Mineral rights are excluded from this conveyance, as reserved by the State of California per the deed. The railroad right-of-way is also excluded.

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: $15,000.00 (owner finance price $16,000.00 − $1,000 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $318.71/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $249.02/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $198.23/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.