Listed by KENNETH ADKINS•DRE #01867303• CENTURY 21 LOIS LAUER REALTY
Contact: 562 652-5613
For sale
$489,000
Est. $3,193/mo —
5
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
2,154
sq ft
8929 Central Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308
About this home
HOME QAULFIES FOR ZERO DOWN WITH USDA FINANCING!! Welcome to 8929 Central Road, a truly special property in the prestigious Mariana Highlands of South Apple Valley. Perched on 2.5 acres midway up the foothills, this home offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and desert. Located at the very end of Central Road, enjoy unmatched privacy, peace, and a premier vantage point. Major upgrades include a new roof (2022, $41K), new HVAC system (2022, $26K), and a ground-mounted solar system (2019, $21K). Additional improvements include a remodeled kitchen, custom windows and doors, and an expansive Trex deck wrapping the front of the home, perfectly positioned to capture the stunning scenery. Offering approx. 2,154 sq ft, the main home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus an interior laundry room with sink. Step inside and immediately take in the incredible views from nearly every window. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, with a nearby powder room. A separate den/game room provides additional flexible space. The dining area opens to the updated kitchen and French doors leading to the wraparound deck—ideal for indoor/outdoor living. Down the hall is a full guest bath and the primary suite with private bath. The owners began a walk-in closet conversion that just needs finishing touches. An adjoining retreat leads to the third bedroom with direct patio access. Downstairs from the patio is a charming ADU featuring 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and ¾ bath, with private entrance, separate parking, and its own water heater—perfect for guests or rental income. Additional features include an oversized 2-car garage with workshop and ¼ bath, multiple storage sheds, koi pond, fenced areas, and a scenic rock formation ideal for morning coffee with a view. Home needs some cosmetic updates and may not qualify for traditional financing in its current condition. Home is full electric. Priced to sell as sellers need to relocate before completing planned improvements—an incredible opportunity to own a view property with huge potential. Schedule your private showing today! Plus the property may qualify for ZERO DOWN FINANCING subject to lender/income approval with USDA and Down payment assistance programs.
Milpas Highlands, located between Bear Valley Road and the Mojave River corridor, is a hillside and semi-rural Apple Valley neighborhood with wide-lot streetscapes and desert-sky views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bear Valley Rd & Apple Valley Rd crossroads, where local diners, service counters, and small storefronts set a practical High Desert rhythm. Housing reads as ranch-style and custom builds with generous setbacks, driveways, and a strong indoor-outdoor orientation. The terrain shifts from open washes to rocky rises, giving many blocks a quiet, big-sky feel. Outdoor time centers on nearby riverbed trails and desert preserves rather than dense commercial strips. Daily errands and casual meetups often orbit local staples like The Village at Apple Valley, Apple Valley Inn, and Desert Knolls Hardware.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
8929 Central Rd · $489,000
$489K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $489K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
68 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Two-level home with a level entry
Main floor includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms
Primary suite with walk-in closet
Bonus room
Living room and family room
Primary bathroom
Laundry room
Bedrooms
Main floor primary bedroom
Main floor bedroom(s)
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Two three-quarter bathrooms
One half bathroom
Bathrooms include shower-in-tub
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with island
Kitchen open to family room
Family kitchen and formal dining area
Electric range and electric oven
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Exterior features
Koi pond
Front porch, wrap-around deck, patio and deck
Shop and shed on property
Chain link and wrought iron fencing
Gentle slope with desert front and back landscaping
Unpaved road access via county road
Views
Home design
Single-family house
One story (entry level 0) — two levels interior
Faces north
Property has an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
Parking
Two-car garage with two doors
Concrete driveway
RV access/parking
Workshop
Twelve total parking spaces (including 10 uncovered)
Construction
Composition roof
Repairs cosmetic needed
No common walls
Year built reported by assessor
Utilities
Septic tank
Public/District water
Electricity connected
HOA & community
Rural community with biking and nearby BLM/national forest access
Financial info
Sewer assessments
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
HONEY, STOP THE CAR! Welcome to 8929 Central Road, a truly special property in the prestigious Mariana Highlands of South Apple Valley. Perched on 2.5 acres midway up the foothills, this home offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and desert. Located at the very end of Central Road, enjoy unmatched privacy, peace, and a premier vantage point. Major upgrades include a new roof (2022, $41K), new HVAC system (2022, $26K), and a ground-mounted solar system (2019, $21K). Additional improvements include a remodeled kitchen, custom windows and doors, and an expansive Trex deck wrapping the front of the home, perfectly positioned to capture the stunning scenery. Offering approx. 2,154 sq ft, the main home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus an interior laundry room with sink. Step inside and immediately take in the incredible views from nearly every window. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace, with a nearby powder room. A separate den/game room provides additional flexible space. The dining area opens to the updated kitchen and French doors leading to the wraparound deck—ideal for indoor/outdoor living. Down the hall is a full guest bath and the primary suite with private bath. The owners began a walk-in closet conversion that just needs finishing touches. An adjoining retreat leads to the third bedroom with direct patio access. Downstairs from the patio is a charming ADU featuring 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and ¾ bath, with private entrance, separate parking, and its own water heater—perfect for guests or rental income. Additional features include an oversized 2-car garage with workshop and ¼ bath, multiple storage sheds, koi pond, fenced areas, and a scenic rock formation ideal for morning coffee with a view. Home needs some cosmetic updates and may not qualify for traditional financing in its current condition. Home is full electric. Priced to sell as sellers need to relocate before completing planned improvements—an incredible opportunity to own a view property with huge potential. Schedule your private showing today! Plus the property may qualify for ZERO DOWN FINANCING subject to Lender Approval.
CRMLS #OC16729725
Jan 20, 2017
Sold
$270,000
$125/sq ft
Nov 14, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 20, 2016
Listed
$269,000
$125/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #478029
Jan 20, 2017
Sold
$270,000
$125/sq ft
Jan 20, 2017
Sold
$270,000
$125/sq ft
Oct 18, 2016
Listed
$269,000
$125/sq ft
Oct 18, 2016
Listed
$269,000
$125/sq ft
TALK ABOUT ONE OF A KIND! This house has UNOBSTRUCTED panoramic views that are truly unparalleled, this UNIQUE home has a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a separate detached garage/work area, Walk-around balconies, PICTURE windows, wood burning stoves, a down stairs bedroom & bath that is a separate living area from the rest of the house, perfect for a in-law quarters. These seller's are ONLY the second home owners! This rare opportunity can be yours. Association Amenities: None # of RV Spaces: 0 Special Features: SHNONE Frontage Type: Dirt Road Lot Location Type: Standard Location Landscaping: Partial # of Attached Spaces: 1 # of Detached Spaces: 2
CRMLS #442140
Jul 7, 2014
Sold
$180,000
$84/sq ft
May 1, 2014
Listed
$199,900
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,431 (+0.3%)
$62,673 + $250,687
$313,360
2024
$9,403 (−0.4%)
$62,673 + $250,687
$313,360
2023
$9,441 (+50.8%)
$60,239 + $240,953
$301,192
2022
$6,262 (+211.8%)
$60,239 + $240,953
$301,192
2021
$2,008 (−0.3%)
$59,058 + $236,228
$295,286
2020
$2,014 (−49.2%)
$57,900 + $231,596
$289,496
2019
$3,962 (+17.5%)
$57,306 + $229,221
$286,527
2018
$3,373 (+41.4%)
$56,182 + $224,726
$280,908
2017
$2,386 (+4.2%)
$37,280 + $149,120
$186,400
2016
$2,290 (+1.4%)
$37,280 + $149,120
$186,400
2015
$2,258 (+107.7%)
$36,549 + $146,196
$182,745
2014
$1,087 (+0.4%)
$5,861 + $77,822
$83,683
2013
$1,083 (+1.6%)
$5,861 + $77,822
$83,683
2012
$1,065 (+8.7%)
$5,835 + $77,470
$83,305
2011
$981 (+0.3%)
$5,721 + $75,951
$81,672
2010
$977 (+1.5%)
$5,609 + $74,462
$80,071
2009
$963 (+3.5%)
$5,567 + $73,905
$79,472
2008
$930
$5,580 + $74,081
$79,661
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,154
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,154
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0438 113 26 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
9/10 Fire Factor
52% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
30 unhealthy days expected this year, 35 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Apple Valley, CA • 92308
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
57
40
63
45
70
50
69
49
79
58
89
66
92
68
94
70
87
65
79
57
64
46
63
45
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8929 Central Rd
$475,028
$14K under list price of $489K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $435K to $555K.