24260 Joshua Avenue
Boron, CA, 93516
$199,000
MLS: 26007472
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,150
Lot
0.22 ac
Year Built
1957
MLS #
26007472
Days on Market
28
Listed
Sep 28, 2026
Description
Welcome to desert living in Boron! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in the Desert Lake area offers an affordable opportunity to own a home in a community where location, space and value matter. The home offers a functional layout with plenty of potential to make it your own and create a space that fits your lifestyle. Set in the heart of the High Desert, Boron is a small community with a rich mining history and a strong connection to the surrounding aerospace and industrial workforce. The home is conveniently located for those commuting to Rio Tinto/U.S. Borax or Edwards Air Force Base, making it a practical option for local employees, first-time buyers, investors or anyone looking for a home with room to personalize. The surrounding desert setting offers the wide-open feel Boron is known for, with plenty of opportunity to enjoy the space and create your own outdoor setup. And with a price point designed to offer an attainable entry into homeownership, this property is ready for someone with vision to bring it into its next chapter. If you've been looking for an affordable home in Boron with a convenient location and the opportunity to make it your own, this one is worth a look.
Location
Boron, Kern County, CA 93516
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Burgundy Clark · 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
$1,812
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $19,900 · Loan: $179,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.32% as of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,230
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $207
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $75
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 22, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.32%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.68%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
Edwards AFB Area, CA in context
PCSing to Edwards AFB? The closest residential ZIPs are North Edwards (93523) and Boron (93516), with Rosamond, California City, Lancaster, and Palmdale all within commute range. Most active-duty families weigh the trade-off between living close to base (smaller selection, shorter drive) and commuting from the AV (more inventory, better schools, longer drive). Mike Watson has worked with dozens of PCS buyers and sellers — he’s familiar with BAH limits, VA financing quirks, and tight orders timelines. Dual-mission families with a Plant 42 spouse should also read the Plant 42 corridor commute guide. This Edwards page stays live and is not a Plant 42 redirect. If you are evaluating homes in Boron, Mike Watson lives and works the Edwards AFB Area market every day. He pairs this listing with a free market analysis for your specific street, an honest read on the financing options that fit (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable when the loan supports it), and a side-by-side compare against the rest of the active inventory in the area.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Boron home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $6,965 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 93516 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 Boron. Check your household income eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.
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