Why Live in Lucerne Valley
Lucerne Valley is a small High Desert community situated between the Mojave Desert and San Bernardino County, approximately 15 miles from the nearest town. The area maintains a rural character with limited new housing and few commercial businesses. The neighborhood features ranch and adobe-style homes, many of which have been renovated, and properties often include stables, barns, and extra land. The crime rate is lower than the national average. Pioneer Park, located between the Lucerne Valley Public Library and the Lucerne Valley Community Church, offers tennis and basketball courts and a BMX track. Nearby natural attractions include Lucerne Dry Lake and Rabbit Springs Dry Lake, popular for off-roading and film backdrops. Big Bear Lake, 26 miles away, provides year-round activities such as skiing, camping, and fishing. The Johnson Valley OHV Area, about 10 miles from the center of Lucerne Valley, hosts the annual "King of the Hammers" off-roading event. Local businesses include Lucerne Valley Market and Hardware, which serves as a modern general store, and several locally-owned restaurants like Joe's Café and Café 247. The area is served by the Lucerne Valley Unified School District and the Apple Valley Unified School District, with Apple Valley High School being highly rated. Highways 18 and 247 connect Lucerne Valley to Apple Valley, Victorville, and Big Bear Lake, with Victor Valley Transit’s Route 23 providing bus service. The climate is characterized by dry, hot conditions typical of the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees.
Home Trends in Lucerne Valley, CA
On average, homes in Lucerne Valley, CA sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lucerne Valley, CA over the last 12 months is $292,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$292,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$419,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Last 12 months Home Sales
76
Median List Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%