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Off Market Feb 2020 for $415K

$955,071

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,162/mo

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5,741

sq ft

2528 Backus Rd, Mojave, CA 93501

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

7.88 acresLot Size

$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Teri Gordon •DRE #01216290 • HomeBased Realty

Bought with Leo Bato •DRE #01940130 • Century 21 All Moves

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•Source:CRMLS #SR19087983

Redfin Estimate

$955,071

$540K since sold in February 2020$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 107.5% higher than the average sale price ($460K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$400,000
A
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$320,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,405 sq ft
3322 Dawn, Rosamond, CA 93560
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$855,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,760 sq ft
4401 Knox, Rosamond, CA 93560
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$501,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,895 sq ft
3549 Silver Spur Ct, Rosamond, CA 93560
SOLD DEC 9, 2025
$385,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,112 sq ft
8043 Mojave Tropico Rd, Mojave, CA 93501
SOLD MAR 10, 2026
$300,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,569 sq ft
243 Balboa Ave, Mojave, CA 93501

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Market trends in 93501, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

+3.6% MoM

Median sale price

$271K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

53d

34 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 2528 Backus Rd

Date

Event

Price

AVMLS #19004203

Feb 25, 2020

Sold

$415,000

$72/sq ft

Sep 24, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 8, 2019

Price Changed

$450,000

$78/sq ft

Apr 18, 2019

Listed

$498,000

$87/sq ft

+50

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.

CRMLS #SR19087983

Feb 25, 2020

Sold

$415,000

$72/sq ft

Sep 24, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 8, 2019

Price Changed

$450,000

$78/sq ft

Apr 18, 2019

Listed

$498,000

$87/sq ft

SDMLS #301117617

Aug 18, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 18, 2019

Listed

$498,000

$87/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,744 (+1.1%)

$10,935 + $442,923

$453,858

2024

$5,679 (−4.5%)

$10,935 + $442,923

$453,858

2023

$5,948 (+4.1%)

$10,721 + $434,239

$444,960

2022

$5,715 (+7.8%)

$10,721 + $434,239

$444,960

2021

$5,300 (+144.2%)

$10,305 + $417,378

$427,683

2020

$2,170 (+1.9%)

$10,103 + $409,195

$419,298

2019

$2,130 (+4.8%)

$80,807 + $86,761

$167,568

2018

$2,033 (−3.1%)

$79,223 + $85,060

$164,283

2017

$2,097

$76,148 + $81,758

$157,906

Tax history for 2528 Backus Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,744 (+1.1%)

$10,935 + $442,923

$453,858

2024

$5,679 (−4.5%)

$10,935 + $442,923

$453,858

2023

$5,948 (+4.1%)

$10,721 + $434,239

$444,960

2022

$5,715 (+7.8%)

$10,721 + $434,239

$444,960

2021

$5,300 (+144.2%)

$10,305 + $417,378

$427,683

2020

$2,170 (+1.9%)

$10,103 + $409,195

$419,298

2019

$2,130 (+4.8%)

$80,807 + $86,761

$167,568

2018

$2,033 (−3.1%)

$79,223 + $85,060

$164,283

2017

$2,097

$76,148 + $81,758

$157,906

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7.88 Acres

Year renovated

1929

Sq. Ft.

3,328

Year built

1929

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Kern County

APN

43010061001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.

A-1

Limited Agriculture District

The purpose of the Limited Agriculture (A-1) district is to designate areas suitable for a combination of estate-type residential development, agricultural uses and other compatible uses. Final map residential subdivisions are not allowed in the A-1 district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking / Garage Information
Driveway - Unpaved
Has Parking

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Washer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Free Standing Range, Propane Range, Water Heater Unit
Has Appliances
Area, Breakfast Counter / Bar, In Kitchen, Country Kitchen

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 3
# of Baths (3/4): 3
Bathtub, Shower, Hollywood Bathroom (Jack&Jill), Separate tub and shower

Cooling Information
Wall Window, Evaporative
Has Cooling

Room Information
Basement, Den, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Jack & Jill, Kitchen, Living Room, Workshop

Fireplace Information
Guest House, Living Room, Wood
Has Fireplace

Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl

Heating Information
Wall Heater, Space Heater, Propane, Wood, Wood Stove
Has Heating

Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 9
Main Level Bedrooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Composition, Metal
Other Structures: Guest House Detached, Shed, Shop
Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Concrete

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Stone, Wrap Around
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground
Has Pool

Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 6-10 Units/Acre, Horse Property Improved

Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 4301006100
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property, Standard
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Telephone - On Property, Propane
Water Source: Well

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural

School Information
High School District: Other

Location Information
Latitude: 34.95056300
Longitude: -118.17813600
Directions: Hwy 14 to Backus Rd W to 25th St W
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved, Unpaved
Zoning: A-1

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,328
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.88 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Kern County
APN: 43010061001

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 159
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 159

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Teri
List Agent Last Name: Gordon

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HomeBased Realty

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Leo
Buyer Agent Last Name: Bato

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Peak

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Mojave Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.1mi

3/10

Mojave Jr./Sr. High

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi

1/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

6/10 Fire Factor

10% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

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Mojave, CA • 93501

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In this area, properties receive around 11.7 hours in June and 5.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$908,000 – $1.10M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
8800 25th Street West, Mojave, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$362,447

Address	Redfin Estimate
8747 25th Street West, Mojave, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2598 Sq. Ft.	$544,260

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