$445,000
MLS: 26007187
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,633
Lot
0.28 ac
Year Built
1988
MLS #
26007187
Days on Market
32
Listed
Sep 15, 2026
Description
Welcome home to West Golden Hills. Pull up and you already know this one is different. Beautiful exterior paint, full landscaping front and back, and that easy, well-kept single-story presence that makes you want to get out of the car. It doesn't feel staged. It feels cared for. Inside is a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout with 1,633 square feet that lives simply and well -- one story, no wasted space, rooms that make sense for everyday life. Step outside and the lot keeps giving: a hot tub for evening soaks, RV hookups ready for travel or guests, and .28 acres that feel private because they are. Behind the property is protected nature reserve. No one is going to build there. What you get instead is quiet, open space, and walking paths right off the back of the home. This is the West Golden Hills side of the community -- the part known for more room to breathe, mountain and open-space views, and that in-between feel: neighborhood living without a gate or big HOA, yet minutes from Tehachapi shops, schools, and Highway 58. Out your back door you're connected to the Golden Hills Nature Park network -- easy walks, Tom Sawyer Lake, trails used for hiking, bikes, and horses, and the kind of wildlife and stillness that made people choose this hillside in the first place. Well maintained. Ready to move into. Hot tub, RV hookups, and land behind you that will stay land. What more can you ask for?
Location
Tehachapi, Kern County, CA 93561
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Lorena Semerenko · RE/MAX All-Pro
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
$3,567
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $44,500 · Loan: $400,500
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.24% as of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,729
- Property tax (1%)
- $371
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $167
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 29, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.24%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.60%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
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About the Antelope Valley
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down+
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Tehachapi home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $15,575 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.
USDA Rural Development — 100% Financing+
ZIP code 93561 qualifies for USDA Rural Development financing — 100% financing with no down payment for income-eligible buyers. USDA loans offer below-market interest rates and reduced mortgage insurance premiums, making this one of the most affordable paths to homeownership in Tehachapi. Check your household income eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.
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