8443 Dogbane · California City, CA 93505

$229,950

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,232 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 188 Days on market

Built 1967 7,405 sqft lot $187/sqft · 16% below area Est $274k · 16% under

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• ARV discount +14.7/15.0
• Cash flow +12.0/30.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• DSCR +3.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.3/10.0
• Livability +2.2/5.0
• Schools +2.1/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

* * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

Key facts

• Open floor plan
• New baseboards
• New countertop

Tags

• OPEN FLOOR PLAN
• NEW LAMINATE FLOORING
• NEW BASEBOARDS
• NEW ROOF
• AMPLE CABINET SPACE
• NEW COUNTERTOP

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath single-family listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-56 ($-670/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $220k (4.3% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $169k (26.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $169k (26.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 44/100 on livability (#1,329 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Mojave Unified (town): math 25% / reading 25% proficiency, ranked #411 of 517 in CA (top 80%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.5%/yr); 703 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,244 units permitted in Kern County in 2024 (73 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($60k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $25k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $23k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Kern County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (10.0% appreciation + 5.5% rent growth), your $64k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$40k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 188 days — a 12% lower offer ($202k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $125k; list at $230k implies a 84% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→17/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $168,977 (26.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 188 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 27% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Built in 1967 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.73% ✗
• Cap rate: 6.00%
• Cash-on-cash: -1.04%
• DSCR: 0.95
• GRM: 11.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $274,055
• List price: $229,950
• Delta: -16.09%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
8436 Walpole Ave	0.03mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,228 (-0%)	3mo	$280,000	$228	91
8824 Lupine Loop	0.40mi	3/2.0	1,248 (+1%)	2mo	$240,000	$192	77
8301 Dogwood Ave	0.47mi	3/2.0	1,302 (+6%)	0mo	$240,000	$184	68
8668 S Loop Blvd	0.56mi	3/2.0	1,277 (+4%)	1mo	$290,000	$227	67
21216 79th St	0.55mi	3/2.0	1,196 (-3%)	7mo	$260,000	$217	64
8813 Fir Ave	0.60mi	3/2.0	1,255 (+2%)	8mo	$265,000	$211	62
21241 79th St	0.54mi	3/2.0	1,196 (-3%)	9mo	$241,000	$202	62
20572 83rd St	0.65mi	3/2.0	1,242 (+1%)	11mo	$240,100	$193	59
8710 South Loop Blvd	0.64mi	3/2.0	1,273 (+3%)	11mo	$230,000	$181	55
9036 Aspen Ave	0.67mi	3/2.0	1,316 (+7%)	12mo	$295,000	$224	48
21213 Kenniston St	0.65mi	3/1.5	1,100 (-11%)	12mo	$210,000	$191	40
8651 S South Loop Boulevard Blvd	0.48mi	2/1.0 (-1)	1,050 (-15%)	8mo	$143,280	$136	37

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 5.45% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 24.2%
• Equity multiple: 2.95×
• Total profit: $125,851
• Equity at exit: $207,157

10-year hold

• IRR: 22.0%
• Equity multiple: 6.95×
• Total profit: $382,777
• Equity at exit: $446,742

Cash invested: $64,386 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State California: 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 93505

• Home prices YoY: 13.0%
• Rents YoY: 5.5%
• Active inventory: 703
• Price-to-rent: 11.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,690 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$89 /mo · $1,069/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$355
• Net cashflow: $-56

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,760

Max offer price $220,084

Occupancy floor 98%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $74	-5% $9	+0% $-56	+5% $-121	+10% $-186
Rent	-10% $-189	-5% $-123	+0% $-56	+5% $11	+10% $78
Rate	-1.0pp $60	-0.5pp $3	base $-56	+0.5pp $-115	+1.0pp $-176

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $57,488
• Closing costs: $6,898
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
8531 Columbine Ave Unit B California City, CA	2.0	2.0	1000	$1,300	$1.30	15d	1	0.15mi
8655 N Loop Blvd Unit A California City, CA	2.0	1.0	850	$1,800	$2.12	24d	1	0.17mi
8318 Dogbane Ave Unit F California City, CA	2.0	1.0	880	$1,350	$1.53	24d	1	0.18mi
21113 Nemophilia St Unit C California City, CA	2.0	1.0	761	$1,250	$1.64	24d	1	0.24mi
8709 Xavier Ave Unit 3 California City, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,500	$1.67	15d	1	0.27mi
20961 83rd St Unit 6 California City, CA	2.0	2.0	1100	$1,300	$1.18	24d	1	0.31mi
8712 California City Blvd Unit 2 California City, CA	2.0	1.5	715	$1,150	$1.61	24d	1	0.34mi
20912 83rd St Unit C California City, CA	2.0	1.0	784	$1,150	$1.47	24d	1	0.36mi
8816 Fuchsia Ave Unit PASSTHROUGH B California City, CA	2.0	2.0	1077	$1,550	$1.44	15d	1	0.36mi
8651 S Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.0	1050	$1,650	$1.57	4d	1	0.48mi
21032 79th St California City, CA	4.0	2.0	1228	$2,100	$1.71	24d	1	0.57mi
7819 Walpole Ave California City, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,399	$1.55	24d	1	0.66mi
8100 Fernwood Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1336	$1,850	$1.38	24d	1	0.69mi
8307 Charles Pl California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1498	$1,750	$1.17	15d	1	0.71mi
21411 Hacienda Blvd Unit D California City, CA	2.0	2.0	898	$1,475	$1.64	24d	1	0.79mi
21001 Berry St Unit 5 California City, CA	2.0	1.0	890	$1,150	$1.29	24d	1	0.85mi
7617 California City Blvd Apt B California City, CA	2.0	1.0	894	$1,225	$1.37	4d	1	0.88mi
9387 N Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.0	807	$1,150	$1.43	24d	1	0.89mi
20321 88th St California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1176	$2,100	$1.79	24d	1	0.93mi
8648 Lime Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1459	$2,400	$1.64	24d	1	0.96mi
8160 Kalmia Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1277	$1,795	$1.41	24d	1	0.98mi
9213 Holly Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1339	$1,900	$1.42	4d	1	0.99mi
8560 Nipa Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1309	$1,850	$1.41	15d	1	1.06mi
9524 Sally Ave Unit C California City, CA	2.0	1.5	1140	$1,300	$1.14	24d	1	1.06mi
9548 Sally Ave Unit B California City, CA	3.0	2.5	1200	$1,695	$1.41	24d	1	1.10mi
8848 Oleander Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1302	$1,900	$1.46	24d	1	1.17mi
7317 California City Blvd California City, CA	3.0	1.5	1228	$1,725	$1.40	19d	1	1.17mi
7343 Dogwood Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1301	$2,250	$1.73	24d	1	1.19mi
20001 Airway Blvd California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1050	$2,400	$2.29	24d	1	1.21mi
9749 N Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,350	$1.50	24d	1	1.31mi
9749 N Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,350	$1.50	12d	1	1.31mi
9749 N Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,350	$1.50	4d	1	1.31mi
9817 N Loop Blvd California City, CA	2.0	1.5	850	$1,075	$1.26	3d	1	1.37mi
9225 Peach Ave Unit A California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1275	$1,950	$1.53	24d	1	1.37mi
7113 Victor Pl Unit B California City, CA	3.0	2.5	1240	$1,600	$1.29	24d	1	1.37mi
9825 N Loop Blvd Unit B California City, CA	2.0	1.0	883	$1,350	$1.53	19d	1	1.38mi
9848 Sally Ave Unit 2 California City, CA	2.0	1.0	980	$1,495	$1.53	24d	1	1.43mi
8449 Viburnum Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1218	$1,695	$1.39	0d	1	1.45mi
8173 Viburnum Ave California City, CA	3.0	2.0	1482	$2,150	$1.45	3d	1	1.48mi
9933 N Loop Blvd Unit B California City, CA	2.0	2.0	895	$1,875	$2.09	24d	1	1.49mi

Listing history 36 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $229,950 Active 188 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $229,950 Active 187 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $229,950 Active 186 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $229,950 Active 185 DOM
5. 2026-06-14
   days on market $229,950 Active 183 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $229,950 Active 182 DOM
7. 2026-06-10
   days on market $229,950 Active 180 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $229,950 Active 179 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $229,950 Active 178 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $229,950 Active 177 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $229,950 Active 174 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $229,950 Active 173 DOM
13. 2026-06-03
    days on market $229,950 Active 172 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $229,950 Active 171 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $229,950 Active 170 DOM
16. 2026-04-15
    status Pending 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

17. 2026-03-18
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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

18. 2026-03-18
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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

19. 2026-03-17
    price $230,000 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

20. 2026-03-17
    price $230,000 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

21. 2026-02-06
    price $240,000 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

22. 2026-02-06
    price $240,000 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

23. 2025-12-12
    listed $250,000 Active 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

24. 2025-12-12
    listed $250,000 Active 1608-char remark

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    * * * Beautiful turn-key 3 bedroom/2 bath home with an open floor plan and more!! Located in a quiet and established neighborhood, close to restaurants, schools, parks and more. New laminate flooring throughout, new baseboards, and the whole house is all newly painted as well, including interior and exterior! New roof that is only 9 months old, and septic inspection completed just 4 months ago (certification included). Kitchen has ample amount of cabinet space, with new countertop, faucet, garbage disposal, even including a brand new fridge as well. Master bedroom is spacious. Two additional good-sized rooms including ceiling fans with lights and new closet doors. New toilet in master bathroom. Both bathrooms have all new cabinets, countertops, faucets, mirrors, showerheads, shower curtains, sinks, and drain lines. Formal dining and living room combo, that includes a window air conditioning unit so have another cooling option in addition to the central A/C. New CO2 and smoke detectors, and new entry door locks. Two-car garage, with laundry hook-ups, as well as a newer water heater. House is situated on a spacious lot with big backyard and block wall surrounding the entire property. Both front & back yards have the land prepped and ready for any kind of landscaping (sod, desert landscape, cement, etc). Cement driveway, RV access, and gated front yard for privacy. New security cameras surrounding the property that will be left for the new owner. Easy freeway access for commuters. Seller is also including a free 1 year home warranty! Come check this home now before it's gone!!

25. 2025-10-17
    soldstatus $125,000
26. 2025-09-30
    soldstatus $125,000 Closed
27. 2025-09-08
    status Pending
28. 2025-08-22
    price $120,000
29. 2025-08-22
    status Active
30. 2025-08-13
    status Pending
31. 2025-08-08
    status Active
32. 2025-07-31
    status Pending
33. 2025-07-11
    listed $169,900 Active
34. 2002-04-09
    soldstatus $49,500
35. 1998-09-09
    soldstatus $15,000
36. 1978-06-30
    soldstatus $24,300

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,069 · $89/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,748 · $146/mo
• Expected delta: +$679/yr (+$57/mo · 63.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (shaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 7/10 Severe 13 unhealthy d/yr today · 17 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $20,277
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,881
• − Property taxes: −$1,069
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,622
• − Management: −$1,622
• − Depreciation: −$6,689
• Taxable loss: −$4,756
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$1,141
• After-tax cash flow: $471/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Mojave Unified
• NCES district ID: 0625230
• Math proficiency: 25% ▲ 11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 25% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $43,017
• Composite: 21.4/100
• National rank: #8350
• State rank: #411 of 517 in CA

Livability — California City

• Score: 44/100
• State rank: #1329
• US rank: #26753

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living C Crime F Employment D- Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: California City, CA
• County: Kern County · 710,371 people
• City population: 14,353
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• Population (ZIP): 14,353
• Household income: $59,827
• Rent vs Own: 44.6% rent · 55.4% own
• Severe rent burden: 883.0

Population outlook (Kern County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 947,286 people
• By 2030: 978,984 · +3.3%
• By 2040: 1,045,018 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 1,105,232 · +16.7%
• By 2075: 1,229,538 · +29.8%
• By 2100: 1,238,059 · +30.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.70)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 40% White 30% Black 22% Two or more races 16% Native American 3% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 29%
• Common ancestry: Italian 3% Lithuanian 1% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 13% · Canada, Dominican Republic
• Languages at home: 68% English-only · Spanish 29%

Political lean MEDSL · Kern

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.1) · D 38.2% · R 59.3% · Other 2.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.3pp toward R · 2008: -17.8pp · 2024: -21.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.1 2020: R+10.2 2016: R+15.0 2012: R+20.9 2008: R+17.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 46.32%
• Current HPI: 402.4192
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.45%
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

+846.3% since first listed

21 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-15 Pending — AVMLS
• 2026-03-18 Price Changed $229,950 AVMLS
• 2026-03-18 Price Changed $229,950 CRMLS
• 2026-03-17 Price Changed $230,000 AVMLS
• 2026-03-17 Price Changed $230,000 CRMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $240,000 AVMLS
• 2026-02-06 Price Changed $240,000 CRMLS
• 2025-12-12 Listed $250,000 CRMLS
• 2025-12-12 Listed $250,000 AVMLS
• 2025-10-17 Sold (Public Records) $125,000 Public Records
• 2025-09-30 Sold (MLS) $125,000 AVMLS
• 2025-09-08 Pending — AVMLS
• 2025-08-22 Price Changed $120,000 AVMLS
• 2025-08-22 Relisted — AVMLS
• 2025-08-13 Pending — AVMLS
• 2025-08-08 Relisted — AVMLS
• 2025-07-31 Pending — AVMLS
• 2025-07-11 Listed $169,900 AVMLS
• 2002-04-09 Sold (Public Records) $49,500 Public Records
• 1998-09-09 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records
• 1978-06-30 Sold (Public Records) $24,300 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,069 · -4.4% YoY. Source: county tax records.