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Last Sold Price
8 beds5,741 sqft
2528 Backus Rd, Mojave, CA 93501
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.88 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$72/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

8 acre Horse Ranch and Dog Kennel in the Mojave Desert, with views of the Soledad Mountains! Originally the Oscar J. Backus Ranch Homestead (circa 1916), 3 homes dot this 7.88 ac fully fenced property. The main house has a huge living room with fireplace & large dining room, spacious eat in kitchen, office, den and basement. Wrap around porch with center courtyard and a large built in pool. Newly remodeled Caretakers Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living & dining room, wood stove and spacious...8 acre Horse Ranch and Dog Kennel in the Mojave Desert, with views of the Soledad Mountains! Originally the Oscar J. Backus Ranch Homestead (circa 1916), 3 homes dot this 7.88 ac fully fenced property. The main house has a huge living room with fireplace & large dining room, spacious eat in kitchen, office, den and basement. Wrap around porch with center courtyard and a large built in pool. Newly remodeled Caretakers Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living & dining room, wood stove and spacious kitchen. There's a fenced backyard for kids and pets out back. The Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, living room w/woodstove & a basement. There's a barn with dog kennels, horse facilities (corrals, stalls, barn), workshop, RV hookups, private well and so much more! Own your own piece of history. This home was once owned by actor Michael Landon from the TV series Bonanza.
  • Listed by: Teri Gordon DRE #01216290 Brokerage DRE #01316623 • HomeBased Realty
Listing closed: 02/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: SR19087983

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$440,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 2528 Backus Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kern County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: Mountain(s), Pool
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Single Family
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 5741
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4301006100
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: A-1
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 4301006100
  • Area: Mojave (MOJV)
  • High School District: Other
  • Directions: Hwy 14 to Backus Rd W to 25th St W
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 7.88 AC / 343,253 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: FHA
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 11768
  • Tax Census Tract: 55.06
  • Tax Lot: DR
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Rural
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Propane Range, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Propane Range
  • Room Type: Basement, Den, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Workshop
  • Rooms: Basement, Breakfast Bar, Den, Guest-Maids Quarters, Jack And Jill, Living Room, Workshop
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 9
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 8
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Hollywood Bathroom (Jack&Jill), Separate tub and shower
  • Eating Area: Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, Country Kitchen
  • Water Heater Features: Water Heater Unit
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Guest House, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Guest House, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Guest House
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling
  • Heating Type: Wall Furnace, Space Heater, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Heat Source: Propane, Wood
  • Heating: Wall Furnace, Space Heater, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Heat Equipment: Space Heater, Wood Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Floor Coverings: Carpet, Linoleum/Vinyl
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Exterior Construction: Concrete
  • Exterior: Concrete
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood, Chain Link
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Miscellaneous: Rural, Horse Property Improved
  • View Description: Mountains, Pool
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Stone/Tile, Concrete, Patio, Wrap Around
  • Patio Features: Concrete Slab, Rock, Stone, Wrap Around Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Stone, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Private
  • Pool: Below Ground, Private
  • Spa: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Horse Property Improved
  • Lot Location: Rural
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Unpaved
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Levels: Two
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Sewer/Septic: Conventional Septic
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane
  • Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
  • Water Source: Well
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Unpaved
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 2528 Backus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2020

Sold

CRMLS #SR19087983

$415,000
Feb 25, 2020

Sold

AVMLS #19004203

$415,000
Feb 25, 2020

Sold

CLAW #SR19087983CN

$415,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2020

Sold

CRMLS #SR19087983

$415,000
02/25/2020

Sold

AVMLS #19004203

$415,000
02/25/2020

Sold

CLAW #SR19087983CN

$415,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2528 Backus Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,153Additions$451,781Total$462,934
Tax Record2025$5,744 ($479 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,741 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,741 SqFtStories2Lot Size343,253 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningA-1CountyKERNAPN430-100-61-00-1

Schools near 2528 Backus Road

This home is within Mojave Unified.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mojave Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mojave Jr./Sr. High
Public6 to 12

Hacienda Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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This home: 2528 Backus Road, Mojave, CA 93501
$415,000
8
5,741
343,253
$4,800
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