For sale · Active Under Contract (Backup)

8988 Buena Vista

Apple Valley, CA 92308

$525,000
Bedrooms & bathrooms4 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area2,556 Sq Ft
Lot size5 acres
Property typeSingle Family Residence
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Listing broker / agent: FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE · Karen Cochran · 760-885-6277 · CRMLS

MLS # CV26217809 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 09:20 UTC

About this property

Escape to your own private High Desert retreat! Nestled on 5 scenic acres at the end of a quiet road with no neighbors behind, this 2,556± sq. ft. custom POOL home offers breathtaking panoramic valley views, exceptional privacy, and the perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Designed with space to spread out, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious living room with fireplace, inviting family room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a dedicated craft room that also makes an ideal home office, hobby room, or art room. Beautiful custom wood cabinetry throughout adds warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship, while quality Pella windows fill the home with natural light and frame the stunning desert views. Step outside and enjoy your own backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and spa, the perfect place to relax while taking in spectacular sunsets, city lights, and endless views. The expansive 5-acre parcel offers abundant space for RVs, off-road vehicles, future outbuildings, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of country living. Car enthusiasts and hobbyists will appreciate the two attached 2-car garages. One garage is currently being used as a home gym and can easily be converted back to garage space, offering flexibility for your lifestyle. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and commuter routes, this property offers the best of both worlds—peaceful rural living with everyday conveniences close by. If you've been searching for privacy, panoramic views, quality craftsmanship, and room to live, work, and play, this exceptional Apple Valley property is one you won't want to miss! Property qualifies for ZERO down using a USDA loan! Seller would like to sell furnished if possible.

Property details

MLS number
CV26217809
Status
Active Under Contract (Backup)
Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence
Beds / baths
4 Beds • 2 Baths
Living area
2,556 Sq Ft
Lot size
5 acres
County
San Bernardino
Year built
1979
Stories
1
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Listing

Days on market
6

Building

Year built
1979
Year built source
Assessor
Architectural style
Craftsman, Custom, Ranch
Stories
1
Building stories
1
Levels
One
Entry level
1
Construction
Blown In Insulation, Frame, Glass, Stucco
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Condition
Turnkey
Living area source
Assessor

Bathrooms

Full bathrooms
2

Rooms & interior

Main-level bedrooms
4
Main-level bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom, Center Hall, Den, Entry Foyer, Exercise Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Dining Room
Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Water To Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Interior features
Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floorplan, Storage, Suspended Ceilings, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Combination, Central, Electric, Forced Air, Fireplaces, Heat Pump, Solar
Cooling
Central Air, Dual, Electric, Heat Pump
Fireplace
Blower Fan, Insert, Family Room, Living Room, Masonry, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry
Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Accessibility features
Accessible Electrical And Environmental Controls, Grab Bars, Parking, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallways

Exterior & parking

Total parking spaces
10
Garage spaces
4
Parking
Circular Driveway, Concrete, Direct Access, Door Single, Driveway, Driveway Up Slope From Street, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private, Rv Access Parking
Attached garage
Yes
Pool
Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Private, Vinyl
Spa
Heated, In Ground, Private
Patio / porch
Rear Porch, Concrete, Open, Patio, Porch, Stone
Exterior features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Lot features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Back Yard, Desert Back, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Lot Over40000 Sqft, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Rolling Slope, Rocks, Secluded, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System
Lot size source
Assessor
Fencing
Chain Link, Good Condition
Property outlook
City Lights, Desert, Hills, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Rocks, Valley

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community features
Foothills, Hiking, Mountainous, Rural, Ravine

Fees & lease terms

Association
No
Association fee
$0.00

Schools reported in the listing

High school district
Apple Valley Unified

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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Mariana Academy Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley K–8 2.1 mi
Sandia Academy Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley K–8 3.6 mi
Apple Valley High Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley 9–12 3.6 mi
Carmel Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Hesperia Unified · Hesperia K–6 3.7 mi
High Desert Premier Academy Apple Valley Unified · Apple Valley K–12 5.0 mi

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$525,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$525,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 7, 2026 00:22$525,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Apple Valley

Active residential homes for sale in Apple Valley, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings344Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$474,250344 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$243.01337 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market30344 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction50
Listings with an increase6

55 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

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