Bring your vision and enjoy sweeping lake, mountain, and valley views from this scenic parcel just under 4.5 acres in the heart of the Kern River Valley. Sloping terrain creates a dramatic backdrop with potential for multiple building sites, ideal for a custom home or investment. The property is an affordable opportunity in a setting known for outdoor recreation, including boating and fishing on Lake Isabella, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and easy access to national forest lands. Lake Isabella and the surrounding valley offer a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with close-by amenities and community character. Located approximately 40"45 miles northeast of Bakersfield and about a three-hour drive from the Los Angeles area, this parcel provides a balance of peaceful mountain living and regional accessibility. Development needs are unknown; buyers to verify all utilities, access, zoning, and building requirements with the applicable agencies. This view-rich site is ready for your ideas and due diligence.
Vacant landProperty Type
4.37 acresLot Size
$5,492Price/Acres
Listed by Julie Jones•DRE #01366537• Miramar Realty - Lake Isabella
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K - 12
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Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Woodrow Wallace Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Kern Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Approximately 4.37 acres
Located on Rim Rd in the Rim Rd subdivision
Directions: Caliente Bodfish Rd south to Rim Rd; follow past Lucille to sign on right, across from Hamlet Lane
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Zoning: E (1)MH Estate 1 Acre (mobile home combining)
Sale and tax history for 394 Rim Rd
Sale History
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Event
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SSMLS #2608002
Jan 23, 2026
Listed
$24,000
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Kern County
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Last updated by owner on Jan 26, 2026.
E(20)
Estate District
The purpose of the Estate (E) district is to designate areas suitable for larger lot residential living environments. Uses are limited to those typical of and compatible with quiet residential neighborhoods. The minimum lot size shall be 10,890 sq ft unless the E district is combined with the Lot Size combining district (Chapter 19.54 of this title) where a larger minimum lot size is specified. The minimum lot size may be reduced when any E district is combined with the Cluster (CL) combining district (Chapter 19.58 of this title). Agricultural uses permitted in the E district are accessory uses and shall not be established until a primary use is established.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
10/10 Fire Factor
77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
10 days above 93° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
24 unhealthy days expected this year, 30 days in 30 years
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Bodfish, CA • 93205
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 394 Rim Rd
$20,957
$3,043 under list price of $24K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $18K to $122K.