0.17-Acre Residential Land for Sale in Kern County, CA - $4,500 | Owner Financing

BUILDABLE R1 LOT IN CALIFORNIA CITY - MOBILE, TINY & CABIN BUILDS ALLOWED

Here is an affordable chance to own 0.17 acres of R1-zoned residential land inside the city limits of California City, Kern County. The lot is verified buildable, has no HOA, and carries annual taxes of only $34.00.

California City sits in the Mojave Desert of Kern County and is known for its open high-desert setting. The surrounding region offers desert recreation and wide-open skies, and it is a practical base for anyone who wants room to spread out.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Location: California City, Kern County, California

• Lot Size: 0.17 acres (approx. 7,405 sq ft)
• Parcel ID: 218-312-16-00-8
• Zoning: R1 (One-Family Residential District / Medium Density) - California City jurisdiction
• Allowed Uses: Permits residential construction including single-family Homes, Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, Tiny Homes, and Cabins. Permanent RV living is prohibited; RVs are restricted to short-term recreational use only. Farm animals are not allowed.
• Road Access: Dirt Road
• Utilities: Well Needed, Septic Needed
• Fees & Restrictions: There is no HOA. Development is subject to an estimated $4,500 to $8,000 base city Development Impact Fee (DIF).
• HOA: None
• Taxes: $34.00 per year

🏠 Perfect For

✔️ A custom single-family home

✔️ A mobile or manufactured home

✔️ A tiny home

✔️ A cabin build

🎿 Enjoy Everything California City Has to Offer

✅ Red Rock Canyon State Park, known for its colorful desert cliffs and hiking

✅ Desert Tortoise Natural Area, a protected preserve near California City

✅ California City Central Park, a community park with a lake

✅ Open Mojave Desert terrain for exploring and stargazing across the region

✅ Edwards Air Force Base and the Mojave Air & Space Port, aviation landmarks in the surrounding area

Important Property Information

📞 California City Core Departments & Contact List

For processing permits, confirming utility compliance, or checking zoning variances on APN 218-312-16-00-8, use these direct municipal contacts:

🏛️ Planning & Zoning Division

• Primary Contact: Anu Doravari (Planning Consultant)

• Phone:

• Email:

🔨 Building & Safety Department

• Building Official: Joe Barragan | Phone:

• Building Inspector: Tiffany Carter | Phone:

• Online Portal: California City iWorq Permit Portal

🚰 Public Works & Water Department

• Main Office Phone:

📑 City Clerk / Municipal Records

• Main Office Phone:

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.