$520,000
Original list price: $550,000
MLS: DW25233157
Beds
3
Baths
3
Sq Ft
1,980
Lot
0.92 ac
Year Built
1981
MLS #
DW25233157
Days on Market
293
Listed
Oct 8, 2025
Description
Welcome to 18080 Manitou Rd in the heart of Desert Knolls! This custom-built single-level home sits on a beautiful 0.92-acre corner lot and offers so much to love. Inside, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and one half bath across 1,980 sq. ft., plus a 576 sq. ft. guest house with its own half bath, tile flooring, and sliding glass doors—perfect for guests, extended family, art room, or a private office. The main home features a large living room with a cozy wood-burning corner fireplace, an open kitchen with a generous utility/laundry room, and a primary suite with direct access to the back yard through a sliding door. Outdoors, the property shines with horse zoning and cross-fencing, a circular driveway, an attached 2-car garage with a side driveway, a covered RV carport with hookups, multiple RV gates, and two storage sheds. Enjoy evenings under the spacious covered patio or take advantage of the nearby Mojave Narrows Park—for horseback riding and outdoor fun. Other features include solar panels, stucco exterior, and a prime Desert Knolls location close to Highway 18, schools, shopping, and commuter routes. This unique property truly has something for everyone—space, comfort, and endless potential to make it your own! Call today to schedule a tour!!!
Location
Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, CA 92307
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Jacqueline Malone · KW Mojave
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$4,019
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $52,000 · Loan: $468,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.58% as of Jul 23, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,983
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $542
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $195
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Today's Rates
As of Jul 23, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.58%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.96%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down+
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Apple Valley home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $18,200 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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