0 Thunderbird Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Description

2.32 Acres | Residential Estate Zoning | California City
Build your dream estate on this spacious 2.32-acre parcel in California City. Zoned for Residential Estate use, the land offers panoramic desert and mountain views, ideal for custom home development. Located in a quiet neighborhood with wide-open skies and minimal light pollution—perfect for stargazing. Utilities nearby. Easy access to local amenities and major highways. A rare opportunity to own premium land in a growing community.

Natural & Scenic Attractions
• Red Rock Canyon State Park (approx. 30 min drive): Stunning desert cliffs and vivid rock formations with hiking trails and fossil beds.
• Mojave Desert: The vast surrounding landscape itself is a historic and ecological treasure, home to ancient lava flows, Joshua trees, and wildlife.
Military & Aerospace History
• Edwards Air Force Base (approx. 45 min): Known for testing cutting-edge aircraft and space vehicles. The base has played a key role in U.S. aviation history.
• Air Force Flight Test Museum (on base): Features historic aircraft and exhibits on aerospace innovation. Public access is limited but worth exploring online or during open house events.
Historic & Cultural Sites
• California City Heritage Park: A local museum and park that showcases the city’s ambitious founding in the 1960s and its unique urban planning story.
• Tehachapi Loop (approx. 1 hour): A National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark—this spiral railway loop is a marvel of 19th-century rail design.
• Burro Schmidt Tunnel (approx. 1 hour): A hand-dug tunnel through solid rock, completed over 30 years by one man. A testament to perseverance and desert lore.
Quirky & Offbeat Stops
• Mojave Air and Space Port: A hub for private aerospace companies and a graveyard for retired aircraft—visually striking and historically significant.
• Desert Tortoise Natural Area: A protected habitat for California’s state reptile, with interpretive trails and educational signage.