42718 Minstrel Drive
Quartz Hill, CA, 93536
$575,000
MLS: 26003696
Beds
5
Baths
3
Sq Ft
2,344
Lot
0.26 ac
Year Built
1989
MLS #
26003696
Days on Market
22
Listed
May 7, 2026
Description
''Live Like Royalty'' Spacious 5 bedroom + 3 bathroom West Lancaster home on over a quarter-acre lot with possible RV access, a 3-car garage, major updates, and room for a future pool... all located near Quartz Hill High School, Quartz Hill Elementary School, and walking distance to George Lane Park. Offered at $575,000, this property delivers exceptional value, space, and flexibility in a desirable West Lancaster neighborhood. Inside, you'll find wood-look laminate flooring, newer neutral carpet, formal living and dining areas, and a family room with fireplace open to the upgraded kitchen featuring modern white cabinetry, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances including double ovens, breakfast nook, and breakfast bar seating. The flexible layout includes a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom with stall shower, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a home office. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers private balcony access perfect for peaceful sunrise mornings with coffee, dual closets including a walk-in with custom organization, and an en suite bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. Additional bedrooms offer generous storage, including one with dual closets and a deep walk-in. The oversized backyard is designed for entertaining with a covered patio, mature shade tree, lawn area, utility sheds for storage, workshop, she shed, or playhouse potential, plus room for a future inground pool. *Additional highlights include* - Roof replaced in 2024 - Heating replaced in 2022 - Solar lease with approximately 5 years remaining - Possible RV access- This beautifully upgraded home offers space to grow, entertain, and enjoy West Lancaster living. Reach out now for a private showing.
Location
Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County, CA 93536
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Christina Queen-Stratford · Keller Williams Realty A.V.
Payment estimate
$4,396
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $57,500 · Loan: $517,500
- Principal & Interest
- $3,281
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $599
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $216
Login required. The full tool supports FHA / VA / USDA, PMI by credit tier, lender fees, and total cash to close — with your inputs here carried over.
Today's Rates
As of May 28, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.53%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.87%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
Quartz Hill, CA in context
Quartz Hill is the unincorporated community on Lancaster’s west side, sharing ZIP 93536 with West Lancaster. It’s consistently the most-requested AV submarket: top-rated schools, larger lots, mature trees, and a calm semi-rural feel — yet still minutes from the 14 freeway and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Most listings here are single-family homes on quarter- to half-acre lots. If you are evaluating homes in Quartz Hill, Mike Watson lives and works the Quartz Hill 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 Quartz Hill home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $20,125 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.
Similar Homes Nearby
Active and pending listings in ZIP 93536 (Quartz Hill)within ±10% of this home's price and size.
Active64 DOM$519,900
4216 Norval Avenue
Quartz Hill, 93536
Active38 DOM$520,000
6304 Starview Drive
Lancaster, 93536
(No photos yet)
$520,000
6304 Starview Drive
Lancaster, 93536
$525,000
2800 W Pondera
Lancaster, 93536
Pending53 DOM$525,000
3300 W Ave J 3
Lancaster, 93536
$525,000
3300 W Avenue J3
Lancaster, 93536
Local Market Stats
See Lancaster, CA 93536 market trends →
Median sold price, days on market, active inventory, price brackets, and 12-month trends — pulled live from the MLS.
★#1 Producing Individual Realtor — Antelope Valley
Only large teams outsell Mike Watson · Keller Williams Realty
Free Buyer & Seller Tools
Net Sheet Calculator
Estimate how much you'll walk away with after selling. Covers commissions, closing costs, and loan payoff.
Property Comparison
Compare 2–3 properties side-by-side — equity, monthly payment, cash to close, and DTI — all in one infographic.
Drive Time Calculator
Check commute times from this address to work, school, or anywhere else before you commit.
Buyer Cost Sheet
Estimate your total closing costs as a buyer — lender fees, title, escrow, and prepaids — before you write an offer.