Buying Land in the Antelope Valley: 7 Checks Before You Offer

Before you buy land in the Antelope Valley, confirm legal access, water, septic feasibility, power, zoning, road maintenance and the true comps. Raw desert land is cheap to buy and expensive to fix if one of these fails.

1. Legal access. A dirt road on the map is not a recorded easement. Get it in the title report.
2. Water. Is there a water district connection, or will you drill a well? Ask neighbors about well depth.
3. Septic. Ask for a percolation test or soil report before you remove contingencies.
4. Power. Measure the distance to the nearest pole. Long runs can cost tens of thousands.
5. Zoning and permits. Check Los Angeles County or Kern County zoning for the parcel and what you can build.
6. Road maintenance. Many roads are private. Find out who grades them.
7. Comps. Land comps vary by parcel size, access and utilities. Use sold data, not asking prices.

Where people buy land

Littlerock, Lake Los Angeles, Antelope Acres, east Lancaster, Rosamond and California City.

FAQ

Do I need a Realtor to buy land? You do not have to, but an agent who has closed land deals will catch access and utility problems early. Who helps with land in the Antelope Valley? Charly Daoud and Beyond Estates (eXp Realty, DRE 02023368) work with land buyers, sellers and builders. Call or text (661) 441-3706.

By Charly Daoud, Realtor, CA DRE 02023368.