The Kern River Valley includes the communities of Kernville, Riverkern, Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella, Bodfish, Mt. Mesa, Squirrel Valley, Southlake, Weldon, Onyx, Havilah, Canebrake, Piute Mountains, and Alta Sierra. We are a recreational area in the Sequoia National Forest and located at the southwestern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Those of us who live and work here enjoy the area's environmental, cultural, and seasonal diversifications. If this appeals to you and you are interested in purchasing property in the Valley, I would be happy to help you. Whether you are interested in a conventional home, a manufactured or mobile home on its own lot or in a park, commercial property, or vacant land or acreage on which to build your own dream house, if the property is available, I will do my best to find it for you.
If you are thinking of selling your property, I can help you find a buyer. I have clients waiting for me to contact them when I find the particular type of property they are looking for. Maybe it is yours. If not, new buyers contact me regularly to help find the right property for them.
If you would like to start your property search on your own, click the link for http://www.listingpreview.com. It will take you to the MLS listings for the entire Valley. When the page opens, look in the box on the left and find "California, Lake Isabella." Click that link to open a new page. Click on the type of property you are looking for. The new page that opens is a data sheet. Click on any column heading to rearrange the list. If you return to the list at a later date, click on the "MLS #" heading to rearrange the list numerically. Then scroll to the bottom to see any new listings since your last visit. If you find a listing you are interested in, click the MLS number (220__ __ __ __ or 221__ __ __ __). The listing will open and you can read about it and scroll to the bottom to see any photos. Contact me with any MLS number from the list for more information, location, etc.
Below are some of my featured properties. Take a look, check out the virtual tours, and contact me if you would like to view any of them in person or to request more information. Click on the links to the left on this webpage if you would like information about buying or selling specific types of property or about the Kern River Valley in general. And thank you for stopping by.
MLS #2210022 - MINUTES FROM THE LAKE IN WOFFORD HEIGHTS
2 BR, 1-1/2 BA home located on the west side of the lake. The lot is approx. 60' x 144' and the home is 1,298 sq. ft., plus it has an add-on room of approx. 8' x 24'. The large living room has a fireplace with a wood insert. There is an eating bar at the end of the kitchen plus a dining area behind that. The add-on room can be used for crafts, TV/game room, office, etc. The home sets back behind the 2-car garage for privacy. The back yard is fenced and an area on the right side of the home can be gated to make it into a dog run. The back deck has 220 wiring in case you would like to install a hot tub or spa. Trees and landscaping are easy care with an automatic sprinkler system. This home is located just minutes from a market, movie theater, churches, community park, and the lake. It is five minutes from Kernville Elementary School and whitewater rafting in the Kern River. To see a virtual tour of this home, please go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=29051. Listed at $199,000.
MLS #2209999 - LARGE HOME ON A CORNER LOT IN MT. MESA
This home is 2,191 sq. ft. with 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA. The property is a corner lot approx. 6,500 sq. ft. Mt. Mesa is located on the southeast side of Isabella Lake and this home is only a couple of minutes from the lake. In addition, it is close to hospital, medical facilities, community park, market and other shopping. The living/dining room opens to a spacious kitchen with new Formica counters, oak cabinetry, and Pergo flooring. The dishwasher and oven-range are included in the sale. The oversized two-car garage has lots of room for big-boy toys. To see a virtual tour of this property, please go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=29733. Listed at $289,000
MLS #2210000 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST IN SOUTHLAKE
If you're looking for some elbow room away from close neighbors or small city lots, this might be the home for you. The 1-1/4 ac., approx. 55,278 sq. ft. property, is completely fenced with a large, double front entrance gate. There's plenty of room for kids and pets, as well as for parking a boat, jet skiis, RV, quads, etc. And it has its own well! This will be handy and cost-effective for the many lovely shade trees. There is a two-car garage plus a carport, and a workshop behind. The 1979 manufactured home has 2 BR, 2 BA and is on a permanent foundation for easy financing. The living room has a pellet stove, and the kitchen comes with a dishwasher and oven-range. Plus the home has a water softener and A/C. The long covered deck is great for sittin' & swingin' or for hosting weekend barbecues. Besides a small playhouse for the kids, there is a stand-alone building, approx. 13' x 25', that could be used for crafts, home office, workshop, etc. Sheds at the back of the property can hold tools and garden supplies or extra pellets for the stove. To view a virtual tour of this property, please go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=28492. Just reduced to $126,000.
MLS #2209801 - DELIGHTFUL YARD & GARDEN WITH MOBILEHOME IN ONYX
This mobilehome on about 1/3 ac. is a gardener's delight. It is completely fenced with two large entrance gates. Room for RV, boat, quad, etc. parking. The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac. The large front yard has lots of trees and landscaping and a running fountain. The back yard also has trees and a storage shed. The 1,248 sq. ft. home (24' x 52')was built in 1973. It has 2 BR, 1-3/4 BA. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with mirrored doors, ceiling fan, separate vanity area, and master bath. The large living room/dining room (great room) has a free standing propane stove, many windows for light, and a lovely lighted dining hutch. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher and a new oven-cook top. The laundry room is separate, and the attached 8' x 24' add-on room would make a wonderful craft room, workshop, or home office. Onyx is located at the east end of the Valley, on the way to Ridgecrest and China Lake Naval Weapons Station. For a virtual tour of this property, please go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=24887. Listed at just $71,500 for a quick sale.
MLS #2209685 - PANORAMIC LAKE VIEW IN WOFFORD HEIGHTS
This manufactured home has a lake view from the living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and the barbecue deck. Built in 1980, this 1,344 sq. ft. home has 2 bedrooms, 1-3/4 bathrooms, and is on a permanent foundation for easy financing. The open living room/dining room area has a cathedral ceiling. There are two built in hutches, or use one for a beverage bar. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven/range, and refrigerator that are included in the sale. Also included are the washer and dryer in the separate laundry room. the large master bedroom has floor to ceiling mirrored closet doors, and the roomy master bathroom has both a garden tub and a stall shower, plus his and her sinks. Outside on the deck, propane is piped to the barbecue area for non-stop cooking. A single car garage has room for a workshop, plus there is a 6' x 10' storage shed and a 12' x 12' add-on room that can be used for more storage, a craft room, weight/exercise room, etc. The double driveway has room for boat/RV storage plus a 2-car carport. The yard is fenced for the safety of children and pets. Many unique trees and the easy-care yard are on a drip system. A fish cleaning sink helps keep the mess outside. The property is almost 1/4 ac. on a paved road. This would make a good home or weekend home. It's close to the lake, shopping, churches, and medical clinic. For a virtual tour of this property, go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=22968. Listed at $143,500.
MLS #2209859 - PARK MODEL ONLY A HOP, SKIP & JUMP TO THE LAKE
This is a 1993 mobile on a corner lot in the Lake Isabella RV Resort Park located in Mt. Mesa. The park rents to full-time residents as well as vacationers. Residents enjoy a large swimming pool and a rec. room and the mobile has both lake and mountain views. The 2 BR, 2 BA mobile measures 14' x 60' and it's very clean inside. The furniture and appliances are included in the sale! Outside there is a rock barbecue and the mobile is in the back of the park for more privacy and away from traffic. A small pet is usually okay. Park rent for this unit is $445/mo., which includes trash, water, and septic. If you don't care for this one, the park has three similar mobiles for sale. Listed at $18,500, sale is contingent on park management approval.
MLS #2209045 - MOBILE IN A PARK ON THE LAKE SIDE OF HWY. 178
PRICE JUST REDUCED! Even closer to the lake than the listing above, this 2 BR, 1 BA mobile was built in 1968 BUT totally refurbished in 2007. It is 12' x 56' with a large front deck and lake & mountain views. New paint, new Pergo flooring, new linoleum, new carpet, new Sno-Coat on roof, new fixtures in the bathroom, and much more. This mobile has a large hutch in the dining area for storage, and comes with the stove/oven and refrigerator. It is located in Harbor Light Park in Mt. Mesa, which caters mostly to full time residents. Park rent is $350/mo., which includes trash, water, and septic. Find a friend to split the price and monthly rent. Take turns coming to the lake or share a ride to save on gas. A small pet is usually okay. For a virtual tour, please go to http://www.flyinside.com/tour.php?id=14364. Listed at $13,999, sale is contingent on park management approval.
MLS #2208688 - GORGEOUS LAKE VIEW LOT IN SQUIRREL VALLEY
This residential lot is approximately 14,000 sq. ft., or 1/3 ac. It is located high in Squirrel Valley on the southeast side of Lake Isabella. The water meter is already installed, and other utilities are at the property line. Build your home or vacation home here and still have room for a garage and RV/boat/quad/Jet Ski parking. Put in picture windows and a large deck so you can enjoy the fabulous view. The area is quiet and beautiful, yet only a few minutes to the lake, hospital & medical facilities, shopping, churches, and public park. Listed at $47,500.
MLS #2209611 - OVER 1/2 AC. LOT IN PRIVATE AREA OF WOFFORD HTS.
This corner lot with many pine and oak trees is waiting for you to come and build your dream home, vacation home, or add a manufactured home. The area is quiet and private with lovely mountain views. Located on the west side, and just minutes from, Lake Isabella, and 15 minutes to Greenhorn Mountain and the ski area. If you like water activities such as fishing, boating, water skiing, sailboarding, or Jet Skiing, there's plenty of room on this property for your big boy toys. And if you like mountain activities like hunting, hiking, camping, snow skiing, sledding, rock climbing, or taking leisurely drives, this property is close and has easy access. The water meter is already in place and the other utilities are along the paved street. Listed at $45,000.
MLS #2209681 - 0.64 AC. HORSE PROPERTY IN WELDON FARMING AREA
Bring a couple of horses and develop this lot with a home or manufactured home. It is approximately 28,000 sq. ft. and has some fencing at the back. It fronts a wide dirt road and is located just a few blocks from the main highway in Weldon. This is in farm country. If you don't want horses, maybe you'd rather grow your own beef, raise rabbits, or get some laying hens and have fresh eggs every morning. Many of the children living in this area belong to the FFA and bring home many awards from the county fair in Bakersfield. Utility lines are all near the property line. Listed at just $23,000.