3148 Melvin
Rosamond, CA, 93560
$450,000
MLS: SR26162240
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,349
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1989
MLS #
SR26162240
Days on Market
20
Listed
Aug 8, 2026
Description
Welcome to this desert gem situated on a generous lot in the highly desirable Westside of Rosamond. Offering 3 bd, 2 full bths and 1349 sq ft of comfortable living space. This home seamlessly combines functional design with low-maintenance desert living. Step inside to a bright and open layout, a cozy fireplace in the primary living area. The kitchen has a breakfast bar for casual meals and entertaining. Ceiling fans are thoughtfully placed throughout to ensure year round comfort. The spacious primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat, with a generous walk-in closet. The front yard boasts a low-maintenance desert landscape. Plus, equipped with leased solar panels offer valuable energy savings. Conveniently located local schools, parks and freeway access for an easy commuter route to Edwards AFB or Los Angeles County. No Mello-Roos or HOA!
Location
Rosamond, Kern County, CA 93560
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Anthony Campo · eXp Realty of California 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
$3,446
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $45,000 · Loan: $405,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.66% as of Aug 27, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $2,603
- Property tax (1%)
- $375
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $169
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 27, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.66%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.98%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
Rosamond, CA in context
Rosamond sits just over the Kern County line, a 15-minute drive north of Lancaster. It’s the Antelope Valley’s value play — meaningfully lower entry prices than Lancaster or Palmdale, plus access to Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond Skypark, and quick commutes into the AV. Inventory is a mix of older homes, newer production tracts, and large-lot rural acreage. Mike Watson is a local Rosamond and Antelope Valley Realtor who handles the Kern County recording and tax differences that out-of-area agents miss. If you are evaluating homes in Rosamond, Mike Watson lives and works the Rosamond 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 Rosamond home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $15,750 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 93560 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 Rosamond. Check your household income eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.
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