Welcome to 5500 Oil Well Road in Phelan, CA, a peaceful 5-acre High Desert property surrounded by wide-open space, blue skies, mountain views, mature trees and the kind of privacy buyers look for in rural acreage High Desert living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers 1,668 sq ft of comfortable living space with warm wood-paneled character, large picture windows, ceiling fans and a cozy stacked-stone fireplace in the living room. The family room adds even more charm with a wood-burning stove set into a natural rock feature wall. The home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms with privacy-height windows that bring in natural light and capture views from nearly every room. The guest bathroom features an upgraded walk-in soaking tub, while the primary bathroom offers a step-in shower. An indoor laundry room provides added convenience with direct access to the backyard. The kitchen includes ample cabinet space, tile counters, gas range/oven, breakfast bar or buffet-style serving counter and an easy flow into the dining area, where sliding doors open to the covered patio and outdoor living space. The home also includes a large built-in security safe, a rare and valuable feature for securing what matters most. This mostly flat 5-acre parcel offers space, function and flexibility, and all the possibility to create the lifestyle that fits your family. Bring your horses, vehicles, tools, equipment, animals, garden plans, desert toys, hobbies or simply enjoy having more room between you and the neighbors. The fully fenced property includes security wire and is accessed through a convenient remote-activated electric entry gate. A detached 2-car garage with covered carport area adds shady parking, storage and project space, and the large permanent metal storage unit with roll up door stays with the property. Including a back-up generator and back-up propane tank. Main propane tank is owned as well. The covered back deck, shaded outdoor areas and mature trees create peaceful places to relax, gather and take in the surrounding mountain and foothill views. The property also features a private well with artesian water. Tucked away and quiet, yet still within easy reach of local schools, Highway 138, town conveniences and mountain recreation, and a quick commute in either direction, this property offers Phelan acreage, privacy, views, storage, water independence, and true mountain foothill High Desert character.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$255Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cynthia Vanover•DRE #01792364• HOMESMART KEY REALTY
Contact: 7602655707
Bought with Veronica Aki•DRE #01830801• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Est. $2,936 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5500 Oil Well Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #CV26113324
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
$425,000
$255/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
May 26, 2026
Listed
$399,999
$240/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,289 (+6.4%)
$11,974 + $89,658
$101,632
2024
$1,211 (+1.4%)
$11,974 + $89,658
$101,632
2023
$1,194 (+2.5%)
$11,509 + $86,176
$97,685
2022
$1,166 (+2.0%)
$11,509 + $86,176
$97,685
2021
$1,143 (+1.4%)
$11,283 + $84,486
$95,769
2020
$1,126 (+1.8%)
$11,062 + $82,829
$93,891
2019
$1,107 (+18.9%)
$10,949 + $81,980
$92,929
2018
$931 (+1.8%)
$10,734 + $80,373
$91,107
2017
$914 (+2.3%)
$10,318 + $77,252
$87,570
2016
$894 (+1.2%)
$10,318 + $77,252
$87,570
2015
$883 (+1.4%)
$10,116 + $75,737
$85,853
2014
$871 (+0.3%)
$9,769 + $73,138
$82,907
2013
$868 (+1.9%)
$9,769 + $73,138
$82,907
2012
$852 (+2.1%)
$9,725 + $72,807
$82,532
2011
$834 (+0.3%)
$9,534 + $71,379
$80,913
2010
$832 (+0.7%)
$9,347 + $69,979
$79,326
2009
$826 (+3.7%)
$9,277 + $69,456
$78,733
2008
$796
$9,299 + $69,621
$78,920
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,668
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Bernardino County
APN
0351 191 15 0 000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
RL
Rural Living District
The RL (Rural Living) land use zoning district provides sites for rural residential uses, incidental agricultural uses, and similar and compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Family Room, Den
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Horse Property
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 0351191150000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Well Depth: 320
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Well Gallons Per Minute: 12.00
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous
School Information
High School District: Snowline Joint Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 34.37372700
Longitude: -117.56868700
Directions: Hwy 138, South on Oil Well
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,668
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: San Bernardino County
APN: 0351 191 15 0 000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 7602655707
Days Active in MLS: 13
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 13
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Cynthia
List Agent Last Name: Vanover
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: HOMESMART KEY REALTY
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Veronica
Buyer Agent Last Name: Aki
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Around this home
Schools
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.8mi
3/10
Pinon Mesa Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Serrano High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
26 unhealthy days expected this year, 30 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Phelan, CA • 92371
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$419,000 – $507,000
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