8636 Poppy Boulevard
California City, CA, 93505
$266,000
MLS: 26002829
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,407
Lot
0.17 ac
Year Built
1989
MLS #
26002829
Days on Market
101
Listed
Apr 8, 2026
Description
Bring your family to the high desert where you sun shines bright and the air is clean. This home is perfect for the first time home buyer. It offers a nice size living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings, combination dining room and kitchen great for family gathering and family meals. The primary suite is big, has a window cove and a big closet. There are two more bedrooms and the hall bath. Natural gas is a plus. Call your real estate professional today to see this home.
Location
California City, Kern County, CA 93505
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Jane Riding · Mamayan Realty Inc
Payment estimate
$2,138
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $26,600 · Loan: $239,400
Average 30-yr fixed rate 6.52% as of Jun 11, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,516
- Property tax (1%)
- $222
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $100
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Today's Rates
As of Jun 11, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.52%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.84%
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. 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 $9,310 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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