8537 Tamarack Avenue
California City, CA, 93505
$259,999
MLS: 26006216
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,633
Lot
0.22 ac
Year Built
1959
MLS #
26006216
Days on Market
4
Listed
Aug 8, 2026
Description
Come take a look at this well-kept single-story on a big California City lot. Three bedrooms, one and a half baths, with a bright kitchen that opens to the dining area and a comfortable family room -- a great floor plan with real flow. Fresh, updated bathrooms and an indoor laundry room with washer and dryer hookups. Out back you'll find a covered patio, a separate freestanding patio cover, a storage shed, and tons of concrete for parking. Detached two-car garage plus a metal carport, and a 50-amp hookup ready for your motorhome. Room to garden, build, park your toys, or just spread out. Come make this your home. Seller may consider contributing toward the buyer's closing costs with a full-price offer. This home is located in a USDA-eligible area and may qualify for 100% USDA financing.
Location
California City, Kern County, CA 93505
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Brian Watters · Realty Executives Platinum
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
$2,123
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $26,000 · Loan: $233,999
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.69% as of Aug 6, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,508
- Property tax (1%)
- $217
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $97
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Today's Rates
As of Aug 6, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.69%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.01%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
California City, CA in context
California City is the third-largest city in California by land area but one of the smallest by population — which is exactly what makes it interesting. Entry prices are the lowest in the region, land is plentiful and cheap, and many investors buy both finished homes and raw lots here. The Galileo Hill / Central Park area is the most established residential pocket; everything north of there is wide-open desert. If you’re hunting for value or a long-hold land play, this is the AV’s best opportunity zone. Mike Watson works California City land and home deals across the region and can help you weigh a finished home against a raw-lot hold. If you are evaluating homes in California City, Mike Watson lives and works the California City 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 California City home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $9,100 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 93505 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 California City. Check your household income eligibility at eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.
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