(951) 364-4900 esther@homesbynix.com KW The Lakes - Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
Traffic Dashboard
Home
  • Search
  • Featured Areas
  • Search by City
    • Menifee
    • Temecula
    • Oceanside
    • Palos Verdes Estates
    • Murrieta
    • Canyon Lake
    • Lake Elsinore
    • Anaheim
  • The Nix Experience
  • Partners & Vision
    • The CloseHack Suite
    • Working with a Purpose
  • Articles
  • Contact
Traffic Dashboard
Esther Nix
(951) 364-4900 esther@homesbynix.com
  • KW The Lakes
    31569 Canyon Estates Dr #200
    Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Search
  • Search Properties
  • By City
  • By Subdivision
  • By Zip
About
  • Home
  • About
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
Explore
  • Areas
  • Property Search
Legal
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • DMCA
  • Accessibility
  • Fair Housing
Account
  • Dashboard
  • Logout
  • Login
Esther Nix - Footer Logo
©2026 KW The Lakes - Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. All rights reserved.
Website built by CloseHack.
California Regional Multiple Listing Service

The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.

Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of the most recent time synced and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information

Back

Mojave Desert Mining Community

Listings in Boron, CA

Boron is a Mojave Desert mining community in Kern County, defined by the world's largest open-pit borax mine.

Boron is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, in the western Mojave Desert. The 2020 census recorded a population of 2,086. Boron's existence and identity are inseparable from a single defining feature: the Rio Tinto Boron Mine, the largest open-pit borax mine in the world. The mine measures roughly 1.74 miles wide and 1.99 miles long and reaches up to 755 feet deep, and it has produced much of the world's borates over the decades, anchoring the local economy and giving the town its name and its reason for being. The community sits along the State Route 58 corridor, roughly between the desert communities of Mojave and Barstow, and near Edwards Air Force Base. That aerospace connection is honored by the Saxon Aerospace Museum, which documents the aviation history of Edwards, its Air Force Flight Test Center, and NASA's flight research programs. The Borax Visitor Center at the mine explains how borax is mined and used, drawing visitors to the town. Boron functions as a small working and residential community, with students attending the Muroc Joint Unified School District and much of the population tied to the mine or to the surrounding desert economy. Residents describe a suburban-rural mix, and the community has a notable share of renters and retirees. For those seeking an inexpensive foothold in California's high desert, Boron offers a distinctive, mining-centered community with open space, clear skies, and a front-row view of one of the world's great industrial operations. Its appeal lies in affordability and its singular identity rather than in growth or amenities.

Esther Nix KW The Lakes - Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Get more information about Boron

Boron, CA 4 photos
Photo: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA
Listings 133
Population 2,086
County Kern County
Boron Listings Market Stats Subdivisions Zip Codes Neighborhood FAQs Nearby

Houses in Boron, CA

homeMore houses
12429 Sierra View
$239,000
CV26128004
For Sale
12429 Sierra View Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1150 sq ft
ANTELOPE REALTY
12664 Esther
$230,000
CV26185719
For Sale
12664 Esther Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 936 sq ft
Century 21 Masters
26934 Jessie
$219,000
HD26111870
For Sale
26934 Jessie Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1134 sq ft
eXp Realty of Southern CA Inc.
12591 Daisy
$224,999
IV26150973
For Sale
12591 Daisy Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 1.75 Baths straighten 1024 sq ft
HOME & LAND SOURCE
12628 Daisy Street
$299,000
SW26147270
For Sale
12628 Daisy Street Boron, CA 93516
4 Beds bathtub 2.5 Baths straighten 1716 sq ft
Listed Simply
26849 Nichols Street
$189,000
SR26129934
For Sale
26849 Nichols Street Boron, CA 93516
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 1291 sq ft
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley
24285 Sage
$220,000
SR26127764
For Sale
24285 Sage Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1150 sq ft
eXp Realty of California Inc
12401 El Mirage Street
$119,900
SR26040352
For Sale
12401 El Mirage Street Boron, CA 93516
4 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1312 sq ft
Re/Max All-Pro
12639 Esther
$1,700
IG26119194
For Rent
12639 Esther Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 1.5 Baths straighten 1024 sq ft
REALTY ONE GROUP ROADS
26962 Nudgent Street
$229,500
CV26113788
For Sale
26962 Nudgent Street Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1680 sq ft
NIELSEN REALTY
26622 Nichols Street
$199,900
SR26095842
For Sale
26622 Nichols Street Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 652 sq ft
Century 21 Doug Anderson
26732 Nichols
$199,900
SR26096028
For Sale
26732 Nichols Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 727 sq ft
Century 21 Doug Anderson
27104 Prospect
$150,000
IV26035883
For Sale
27104 Prospect Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 810 sq ft
Vismar Real Estate
12075 James Street
$169,000
CV26021700
For Sale
12075 James Street Boron, CA 93516
2 Beds bathtub 1 Baths straighten 680 sq ft
ANTELOPE REALTY
27737 Morgan Lane
$295,000
FR25053966
For Sale
27737 Morgan Lane Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1920 sq ft
Dombroski Realty

For Rent in Boron, CA

editMore rentals
12639 Esther
$1,700
IG26119194
For Rent
12639 Esther Boron, CA 93516
3 Beds bathtub 1.5 Baths straighten 1024 sq ft
REALTY ONE GROUP ROADS

Lots & Land in Boron, CA

crop_landscapeMore land
27876 E Rosewood Bl
$2,400,000
26875063
For Sale
27876 E Rosewood Bl Boron, CA 93516
eXp Realty of California Inc
No Address Avaiable
$26,000
ND26187845
For Sale
No Address Avaiable Boron, CA 93516
Loanstar Financial
el Cajon Avenue
$18,000
PW26186680
For Sale
el Cajon Avenue Boron, CA 93516
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
Twenty Mule Team Rd
$21,000
SR26183681
For Sale
Twenty Mule Team Rd Boron, CA 93516
Big Valley Real Estate
125 Old Hwy 58 (near)
$5,500
HD26185983
For Sale
125 Old Hwy 58 (near) Boron, CA 93516
Oasis Realty Group
25000 Gordon Boulevard
$55,000
NP26186184
For Sale
25000 Gordon Boulevard Boron, CA 93516
Lora Vance, Realtor
Cherry Hill Dr. #4
$1,200,000
HD25017691
For Sale
Cherry Hill Dr. #4 Boron, CA 93516
KW Mojave
Near Kramer Ranch Road
$20,000
SW26164187
For Sale
Near Kramer Ranch Road Boron, CA 93516
Steve Welty & Associates Inc
US Hwy 58/Twenty Mule Tear Road
$200,000
HD26164718
For Sale
US Hwy 58/Twenty Mule Tear Road Boron, CA 93516
Trust Real Estate
2 ACRES OFF BALSAMO
$8,500
OC26157205
For Sale
2 ACRES OFF BALSAMO Boron, CA 93516
Privacy Real Estate Services
Easy
$29,900
HD26128284
For Sale
Easy Boron, CA 93516
Keller Williams Victor Valley
La Bonita
$35,000
HD26125045
For Sale
La Bonita Boron, CA 93516
Ken Parker, Broker
Twenty Mule Team Road
$120,000
26842245
For Sale
Twenty Mule Team Road Boron, CA 93516
My Choice Realty
1 Vic Rio Tinto
$80,000
SR26117147
For Sale
1 Vic Rio Tinto Boron, CA 93516
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Troth, Realtors
us hwy 395
$19,999
HD26116244
For Sale
us hwy 395 Boron, CA 93516
Keller Williams High Desert
Unnamed County
$12,500
HD26101465
For Sale
Unnamed County Boron, CA 93576
Realty ONE Group Empire
No Address Available
$29,000
ND26084638
For Sale
No Address Available Boron, CA 93516
Loanstar Financial
26081 20 Mule Team
$99,000
SR26061411
For Sale
26081 20 Mule Team Boron, CA 93516
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley
20 Mule Team Road
$19,000
PW26058119
For Sale
20 Mule Team Road Boron, CA 93516
Keller Williams Legacy
Vic of Gephart
$12,000
SR26033572
For Sale
Vic of Gephart Boron, CA 93516
Re/Max All-Pro
Repoz St Boron City Avenue
$14,000
HD26019084
For Sale
Repoz St Boron City Avenue Boron, CA 93523
Realty ONE Group Empire
14 Vacantland
$10,000
HD26004077
For Sale
14 Vacantland Boron, CA 93516
Dee-Lux Realty, Inc.
43 Vacant Land
$10,000
HD26004086
For Sale
43 Vacant Land Boron, CA 93516
Dee-Lux Realty, Inc.
19 Vacant Land
$10,000
HD26004156
For Sale
19 Vacant Land Boron, CA 93516
Dee-Lux Realty, Inc.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

home_work New This Week 1
Went Under Contract 0
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $142,500 +18.8%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $114
schedule Avg Days on Market 70
sell Homes Sold 2
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 91.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 53.2

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

Esther Nix KW The Lakes - Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated (951) 364-4900 esther@homesbynix.com

Zip Codes

BROWSE BY ZIP

Browse listings by postal code in this area.

039 homes for saleMedian sale$295K1 sale in the last 90 days
0000021 homes for saleMedian sale$370KPer sq ft$199 sales in the last 90 days
100231 home for saleMedian sale$1M2 sales in the last 90 days
111111 home for saleMedian sale$295K
123451 home for saleMedian sale$295K
218501 home for saleMedian sale$145KPer sq ft$1275 sales in the last 90 days
227132 homes for saleMedian sale$565KPer sq ft$2744 sales in the last 90 days
227401 home for saleMedian sale$315KPer sq ft$2643 sales in the last 90 days
483121 home for saleMedian sale$317KPer sq ft$166133 sales in the last 90 days
759641 home for saleMedian sale$205KPer sq ft$1151 sale in the last 90 days
760631 home for saleMedian sale$495KPer sq ft$190254 sales in the last 90 days
777601 home for saleMedian sale$129.4KPer sq ft$3101 sale in the last 90 days
View All Zip Codes
Get Alerts Advanced Search
  • Grid
  • Map
  • List
12429 Sierra View For Sale
$239,000
12429 Sierra ViewBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1150 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • CV26128004
ANTELOPE REALTY
12664 Esther For Sale
$230,000
12664 EstherBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 936 sqft
  • Built 1958
  • CV26185719
Century 21 Masters
26934 Jessie For Sale
$219,000
26934 JessieBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1134 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • HD26111870
eXp Realty of Southern CA Inc.
12591 Daisy For Sale
$224,999
12591 DaisyBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1024 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • IV26150973
HOME & LAND SOURCE
12628 Daisy Street For Sale
$299,000
12628 Daisy StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1716 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SW26147270
Listed Simply
26849 Nichols Street For Sale
$189,000
26849 Nichols StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1291 sqft
  • Built 1947
  • SR26129934
Keller Williams Realty Antelope Valley
24285 Sage For Sale
$220,000
24285 SageBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1150 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SR26127764
eXp Realty of California Inc
12401 El Mirage Street For Sale
$119,900
12401 El Mirage StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1312 sqft
  • Built 1957
  • SR26040352
Re/Max All-Pro
12639 Esther For Rent
$1,700
12639 EstherBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1024 sqft
  • Built 1958
  • IG26119194
REALTY ONE GROUP ROADS
26962 Nudgent Street For Sale
$229,500
26962 Nudgent StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1680 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • CV26113788
NIELSEN REALTY
26622 Nichols Street For Sale
$199,900
26622 Nichols StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 652 sqft
  • Built 1934
  • SR26095842
Century 21 Doug Anderson
26732 Nichols For Sale
$199,900
26732 NicholsBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 727 sqft
  • Built 1950
  • SR26096028
Century 21 Doug Anderson
27104 Prospect For Sale
$150,000
27104 ProspectBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 810 sqft
  • Built 1945
  • IV26035883
Vismar Real Estate
12075 James Street For Sale
$169,000
12075 James StreetBoron, CA 93516
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 680 sqft
  • Built 1940
  • CV26021700
ANTELOPE REALTY
27737 Morgan Lane For Sale
$295,000
27737 Morgan LaneBoron, CA 93516
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1920 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • FR25053966
Dombroski Realty
15
Nearby Cities
All Cities
  • Kramer Junction7.5 mi30 Listings
  • North Edwards10 mi25 Listings
  • Edwards11 mi23 Listings
  • California City18 mi464 Listings
  • Kern16 mi9 Listings
  • Hinkley23 mi108 Listings
  • Hi Vista20 mi29 Listings
  • Helendale25 mi220 Listings
  • Mojave29 mi166 Listings
  • Adelanto31 mi596 Listings
  • Lancaster35 mi1.5K Listings
  • Cantil26 mi18 Listings
Similar Searches
  • For Sale in Boron
  • Rentals in Boron
  • Houses in Boron
  • Condos & Apartments in Boron
  • Townhouses & Duplexes in Boron
  • Lots & Land in Boron
  • Farms & Ranches in Boron
Featured Areas
All Areas
  • Los Angeles County36103 Listings
  • Riverside County18642 Listings
  • Los Angeles16135 Listings
  • San Bernardino County15965 Listings
  • San Diego County9667 Listings
  • Orange County7267 Listings
  • San Fernando Valley6131 Listings
  • San Diego3609 Listings
  • Santa Clara County3292 Listings
  • Contra Costa County2970 Listings
Featured Searches
Advanced Search
  • $200k to $300k Homes
  • $300k to $400k Homes
  • $400k to $500k Homes
  • Acreage
  • Commercial Properties
  • Farms & Ranches
  • Golf Course Homes
  • Homes Listed this Week
  • Homes with 2+ Beds
  • Homes with Pools
  • Large Houses (2k+ sqft)
  • Luxury Condos ($400k+)
  • Multi-Family Homes
  • New Construction
  • Oceanfront Condos
  • Rentals Under $2k
  • Rentals with Pets
  • Under $200k Homes
  • Under $250k Homes
  • Water View Homes
  • Water View Homes
Popular Cities
All Cities
  • Los Angeles5193 Listings
  • San Diego3178 Listings
  • San Jose1561 Listings
  • Lancaster1487 Listings
  • Apple Valley1043 Listings
  • Hemet997 Listings
  • Irvine989 Listings
  • Victorville977 Listings
  • Riverside935 Listings
  • Palmdale902 Listings
Popular Subdivisions
All Subdivisions
  • Oceanside222 Listings
  • Sun City81 Listings
  • University Heights16 Listings
  • Talavera9 Listings
  • The Colony7 Listings
  • Fairways4 Listings
  • Creekside4 Listings
  • Parkside4 Listings
  • Skyview3 Listings
  • Cielo2 Listings
Popular Zip Codes
All Zips
  • Homes in 90265614 Listings
  • Homes in 93536830 Listings
  • Homes in 93535878 Listings
  • Homes in 92262636 Listings
  • Homes in 90069353 Listings
  • Homes in 90046305 Listings
  • Homes in 92253629 Listings
  • Homes in 92270533 Listings
  • Homes in 90210317 Listings
  • Homes in 92264486 Listings
Recent Articles
All Articles
  • The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Realtor in Orange, California
  • Navigating Land Size in Temecula, California - A Detailed Handbook on Acreage Estimation
  • A Guide to Selecting Paint Colors for Enhancing Your Home's Appeal in Oceanside, California
  • Unveiling the Hidden Gems: The Best Neighborhoods in Temecula, California
  • A Guide to Selecting Paint Colors for Enhancing Your Home's Appeal in Temecula, California
  • Discovering the Safest Havens to Live in Temecula, California
  • Exploring the Enclaves of Serenity: Discovering the Safest Neighborhoods in Oceanside, California [Year]
  • Uncovering the Gems of Huntington Beach Nightlife: A Guide to the Top Bars
  • Navigating Land Size in Huntington Beach, California - A Detailed Handbook on Acreage Estimation
  • Oceanside, California: A Culinary Journey Beyond the Waves

City Guide

About Boron

Real Estate & Housing

Boron's housing reflects its mining-town origins, with a mix of modest single-family homes and rental units, many historically tied to the borax operation's workforce. The suburban-rural mix and desert location keep density low, and the community's affordability relative to California's coastal cities is a defining feature. Housing is concentrated near the mine and the State Route 58 corridor, with open desert on all sides. The market serves a mix of mine workers, retirees, and those seeking an inexpensive foothold in the high desert.

Neighborhoods

Lifestyle in Boron

Life in Boron is defined by its Mojave Desert setting and its identity as a mining community. The Rio Tinto Boron Mine is the area's dominant employer and the reason the town exists, giving daily life a working, company-town character. Residents describe a suburban-rural mix with a sizable share of renters and a notable number of retirees, drawn by the desert climate and the lower cost of living. The open landscape and clear skies define the setting, while services and larger amenities are reached along the State Route 58 corridor in nearby Mojave or Barstow.

Schools & Education

Boron is served by the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which educates students from the community and the surrounding Edwards Air Force Base area across eastern Kern County. The district connects Boron's students to a larger school system tied to the military community, with campuses serving the town and the base. Education is a focal point of local life, and the district's scale reflects the sparsely populated but widely dispersed communities of the high desert.

Getting Around

Boron sits along the State Route 58 corridor, the principal highway across this stretch of the western Mojave Desert, linking the community to Mojave and the Antelope Valley to the west and to Barstow and Interstate 15 to the east. Edwards Air Force Base lies nearby. Daily life is entirely car-dependent, with State Route 58 carrying commutes to the mine, the base, and the larger desert towns that provide shopping and services.

Parks & Recreation

Boron's recreation is tied to its desert setting and its industrial heritage. The Borax Visitor Center explains the mining operation that made the town famous, and the Saxon Aerospace Museum documents the flight-test history of nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Beyond town, the Mojave Desert offers open space for off-roading, hiking, and stargazing under some of the region's clearest skies. The community's parks and school facilities provide everyday recreation close to home.

About Boron

Frequently asked questions

Where is Boron, California?

Boron is an unincorporated community in Kern County, in California's western Mojave Desert. It sits along the State Route 58 corridor, roughly between Mojave and Barstow, and near Edwards Air Force Base.

What is Boron known for?

Boron is known for the Rio Tinto Boron Mine, the largest open-pit borax mine in the world. The mine has produced much of the world's borates and anchors the community's economy and identity.

What is there to see in Boron?

The Borax Visitor Center explains how borax is mined and used, and the Saxon Aerospace Museum honors the aviation history of nearby Edwards Air Force Base, its flight test center, and NASA Dryden.

What school district serves Boron?

Boron is served by the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which educates students from the community and the nearby Edwards Air Force Base area across the surrounding Mojave Desert region of eastern Kern County.

Still have questions about Boron?

Get in touch
  • Local Guide
  • Cities

Explore the area

Nearby cities

Adelanto, CA596 homes for saleMedian$400,000+3.9%Days on market50Per sq ft$254
Atolia, CA2 homes for sale
California City, CA464 homes for saleMedian$291,990−1.0%Days on market57Per sq ft$181
Cantil, CA18 homes for saleMedian$35,000Days on market161Per sq ft$350
Edwards, CA23 homes for saleMedian$157,500−29.1%Days on market57Per sq ft$115
El Mirage, CA46 homes for saleMedian$250,000Days on market786Per sq ft$214
Helendale, CA220 homes for saleMedian$365,000−5.7%Days on market94Per sq ft$209
Hi Vista, CA29 homes for sale
Hinkley, CA108 homes for saleMedian$250,000Days on market13Per sq ft$135
Johannesburg, CA1 homes for saleMedian$120,000Days on market58Per sq ft$180
Kern, CA9 homes for sale
Kramer Junction, CA30 homes for sale
Lake Los Angeles, CA34 homes for saleMedian$405,000+37.8%Days on market33Per sq ft$285
Lancaster, CA1,505 homes for saleMedian$479,990+3.2%Days on market35Per sq ft$274
Mojave, CA166 homes for saleMedian$277,000−7.0%Days on market27Per sq ft$196
North Edwards, CA25 homes for saleMedian$195,000+22.3%Days on market59Per sq ft$163
Oro Grande, CA53 homes for saleMedian$580,000+72.6%Days on market216Per sq ft$163
Palmdale, CA921 homes for saleMedian$515,000−1.0%Days on market35Per sq ft$281
Randsburg, CA7 homes for sale
Redman, CA20 homes for sale
Roosevelt, CA30 homes for sale
Rosamond, CA278 homes for saleMedian$400,000−4.8%Days on market34Per sq ft$230
Victorville, CA947 homes for saleMedian$436,250+0.3%Days on market53Per sq ft$246
23