205 S Desert Candles
Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
$179,900
MLS: MC26215889
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,382
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1973
MLS #
MC26215889
Days on Market
11
Listed
Oct 3, 2026
Description
Bring your vision and transform this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering approximately 1,382 sq. ft. into something special. This true fixer offers a spacious living area with fireplace, built-in storage, an enclosed patio, and a generous fenced yard with mature palm trees. The property requires repairs and updating throughout but offers plenty of potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer ready to take on a project. Bring your tools, creativity and ideas—the possibilities are here.
Location
Ridgecrest, Kern County, CA 93555
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Travis Azevedo · A2Z Homes, Inc.
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
$1,638
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $17,990 · Loan: $161,910
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 8, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,121
- Property tax (1%)
- $150
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $67
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 8, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.73%
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 Ridgecrest home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $6,297 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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