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Boron-Desert Lake

Boron-Desert Lake

Rural Neighborhood in Boron, California

Kern County 93516

$194,318 Average Value
$177 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

A rural desert community centered around a historic mine in the Mojave Desert

Surrounded by thousands of acres of the Mojave Desert, the Boron-Desert Lake community is a prime example of a one-horse town, with a rural atmosphere, quiet streets and a small handful of local businesses where customers are known by name. Known and named for the minerals mined just north of town, Boron is home to the largest source of boric acid in the world. Many of the area’s residents are employed by the mine, and when entering the town limits, visitors are met with a sign welcoming them to the home of Borax. The community is proud of its history and small-town atmosphere, with the 20 Mule Team Museum serving as a focal point of the community. “Boron has a really close-knit community,” says Kenny Cantarero, a local real estate agent with New Paradigms Realty. “It’s the kind of place where you walk into the community market or the cafe and they know your name.”

Modest single-story homes with attractive price tags in Boron

Modest ranch-style and manufactured homes line the streets of both Boron and Desert Lake, a small subdivision roughly 3 miles east of town. Most houses sit close together on quarter and half-acre lots. “Most of the clients that I work with in Boron and Desert Lake are attracted to the area by its affordability,” Cantarero says. “It’s popular among first-time homebuyers for that reason.” Prices range from $180,000 to $285,000, while fixer-uppers can go for $60,000 to $120,000. Paved, walkable roads connect residents to Historic Old Town, with pine, palm and mesquite trees dotting front yards.
Most of the homes in Boron-Desert Lake are ranch style.
Most of the homes in Boron-Desert Lake are ranch style.
Manufactured homes are a housing option for residents of Boron-Desert Lake.
Manufactured homes are a housing option for residents of Boron-Desert Lake.
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Authentic Mexican food and quaint commercial district

Twenty Mule Team Road serves as Boron’s business district, with eateries, a clothing store, a hardware store and the 20 Mule Team Museum. The 20 Mule Cafe serves classic diner fare from omelets and French toast to burgers and burritos. B-Town Donuts offers a variety of baked goods, coffee and breakfast burritos, while Barel serves window-service tacos, burgers and hot dogs. The area is also home to a handful of spots with authentic Mexican cuisine, including Domingo’s and Rincón Latino Cafe. Shoppers can pick up the essentials at Boron Food Mart and Family Dollar or drive around 40 miles east to Barstow for a bigger selection.

After-school programs and adult learning with the Murdoc Joint Unified School District

West Boron Elementary School lies on the west side of town in Desert Lake and earns a C overall grade from Niche. The school serves prekindergarten through sixth-grade students and offers after-school programs and a summer explorers program. Boron Junior-Senior High School receives a C-plus. The Muroc Joint Unified School District also hosts an adult learning course on welding after school hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Boron Branch Library hosts regular community events, from craft nights and story times to Dungeons & Dragons workshops for local teenagers.
A bright yellow sign outside Boron High School greets parents and students.
A bright yellow sign outside Boron High School greets parents and students.
West Boron School provides mature shade trees to offset the summertime heat.
West Boron School provides mature shade trees to offset the summertime heat.
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Take Highway 395 or Route 58 to nearby towns

U.S. Highway 395 lies just east of Boron and spans around 75 miles south to San Bernardino and roughly 55 miles north to Ridgecrest. California state Route 58 can take drivers to nearby towns like Mojave and Barstow.

Sports facilities and hiking trails near Boron-Deesert Lake

Boron Park lies on the community’s south side and has baseball diamonds, a picnic shelter, a playground, horseshoe pits and a skate park. Red Rock Canyon State Park is around 45 miles northeast and has dozens of campsites and miles of trails popular among hikers and horseback riders. Boron is also within 200 miles of Death Valley, Joshua Tree and Sequoia national parks.
A beautiful mural adorns part of the new skatepark in Boron Park.
A beautiful mural adorns part of the new skatepark in Boron Park.
China Lake Acres residents visiting Red Rock Canyon are in awe of the splender.
China Lake Acres residents visiting Red Rock Canyon are in awe of the splender.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

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    Fabiola Lopez

    Exit Diamond Realty

    (661) 466-4319

    9 Total Sales

    1 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $217,000 Price

    Fabiola Lopez
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  • Fredy Vanegas

    Fredy Vanegas

    ENRG Realty, Inc

    (661) 382-3701

    52 Total Sales

    1 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $223,000 Price

    Fredy Vanegas
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  • Clemente De La Torre

    Clemente De La Torre

    JohnHart Real Estate

    (661) 367-8479

    101 Total Sales

    2 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $184K - $218K Price Range

    Clemente De La Torre
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  • MO

    Mike Oshiro

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty

    (424) 329-8729

    8 Total Sales

    1 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $4,000 Price

    Mike Oshiro
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  • Marie Longjohn

    Marie Longjohn

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX All-Pro

    (661) 449-2991

    54 Total Sales

    1 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $110,000 Price

    Marie Longjohn
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  • AR

    Angela Rodriguez

    Responds Quickly

    Ridgecrest Realty

    (760) 463-0562

    131 Total Sales

    1 in Boron-Desert Lake

    $106,500 Price

    Angela Rodriguez
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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Boron-Desert Lake US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Boron-Desert Lake Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Boron-Desert Lake, Boron sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Boron-Desert Lake, Boron over the last 12 months is $214,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$215,000
Median Sale Price
$214,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$214,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$324,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
658
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,193
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,727
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,417
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,722
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,831
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,306

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.4%
College Graduates
21.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.2%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
6''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
100°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
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Fabiola Lopez
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Fabiola Lopez
Exit Diamond Realty
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