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OC25207202 MLS
2.32 Acres | Residential Estate Zoning | California City Build your dream estate on this spacious 2.32-acre parcel in California City. Zoned for Residential Estate use, the land offers panoramic desert and mountain views, ideal for custom home development. Located in a quiet neighborhood with wide-open skies and minimal light pollution—perfect for stargazing. Utilities nearby. Easy access to local amenities and major highways. A rare opportunity to own premium land in a growing community. Natural & Scenic Attractions • Red Rock Canyon State Park (approx. 30 min drive): Stunning desert cliffs and vivid rock formations with hiking trails and fossil beds. • Mojave Desert: The vast surrounding landscape itself is a historic and ecological treasure, home to ancient lava flows, Joshua trees, and wildlife. Military & Aerospace History • Edwards Air Force Base (approx. 45 min): Known for testing cutting-edge aircraft and space vehicles. The base has played a key role in U.S. aviation history. • Air Force Flight Test Museum (on base): Features historic aircraft and exhibits on aerospace innovation. Public access is limited but worth exploring online or during open house events. Historic & Cultural Sites • California City Heritage Park: A local museum and park that showcases the city’s ambitious founding in the 1960s and its unique urban planning story. • Tehachapi Loop (approx. 1 hour): A National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark—this spiral railway loop is a marvel of 19th-century rail design. • Burro Schmidt Tunnel (approx. 1 hour): A hand-dug tunnel through solid rock, completed over 30 years by one man. A testament to perseverance and desert lore. Quirky & Offbeat Stops • Mojave Air and Space Port: A hub for private aerospace companies and a graveyard for retired aircraft—visually striking and historically significant. • Desert Tortoise Natural Area: A protected habitat for California’s state reptile, with interpretive trails and educational signage.

Thunderbird Road, California City

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Gregg Cochran (stcrealestate@mail.com) from Listing Office: SmokeTree Commercial.

$93,000
HD25169439 MLS
Discover the opportunity to own a sprawling 123 acre parcel in California City, a community originally envisioned to become one of California's largest master-planned cities. These expansive ranch lots are a direct result of the bold vision of Nat Mendelsohn, a 1950s developer who purchased over 80,000 acres in the Mojave Desert with dreams of building a city to rival Los Angeles. As part of that grand plan, these oversized parcels were engineered into the layout to offer buyers a unique blend of freedom, flexibility, and future Zoned for rural and agricultural use, this Huge lot is ideal for those seeking privacy, off-grid living, equestrian activities, or long-term investment. The large size allows for potential uses including ranching, hobby farming, recreation, or simply enjoying wide-open desert views under clear starry skies. With limited development and vast open space, the area offers peace and seclusion, yet it's still accessible from key routes leading into California City proper. While much of the original infrastructure in the outer parts of California City remains undeveloped, these large lots were designed with that in mind- -allowing for septic systems, private wells, and solar energy solutions for self-sufficient living. With very few neighbors, minimal light pollution, and endless potential, this is a perfect canvas for visionaries, land investors, or anyone seeking room to roam. Whether you're looking to build your dream desert escape now or hold for the future, this Big lot offers a unique slice of California's untapped promise.

Radcliffe Ave, California City

Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Marcus Shivers (marcshivers@kw.com) from Listing Office: Keller Williams Victor Valley.