Some properties are just houses. This one is a whole different way of living.
34665 Desert Rd sits on 1.5 fully fenced acres in Acton, California, with mountain views, A-2-2 Heavy Agricultural zoning, a pool and spa, and enough usable land to build the kind of life most people only picture in their heads. If you have been waiting for a property that gives you real space, real quiet, and real options, this is the one worth knowing about.
Acton, CA: The Part of LA County Most People Overlook
Acton is one of those places that surprises people when they find it. Tucked into the high desert foothills of northern Los Angeles County, it sits about 40 minutes from the San Fernando Valley and feels like an entirely different world. The pace is slower. The skies are bigger. The land is usable.
For buyers who have been priced out of equestrian communities or frustrated by HOA restrictions in the suburbs, Acton offers something rare: the room to actually live the way you want. Horses, chickens, livestock, orchards, workshop space: all of it is possible here. And unlike many rural communities, Acton remains connected to the amenities, freeways, and employment centers of greater Los Angeles.
This particular property sits on Desert Rd, one of the area's more established streets, with mountain views in every direction and the kind of silence that is genuinely hard to find this close to the city.
A-2-2 Heavy Agricultural Zoning: What That Means for You
The property is zoned A-2-2 Heavy Agricultural, which permits a comprehensive range of agricultural uses including horses, livestock, and gardens. For buyers who want to bring animals, plant an orchard, add a barn, or simply have the freedom to use their land the way they choose, this zoning is a significant advantage.
The 1.5 acres are fully fenced and ready to go. There is already a chicken coop in place. The rest of the land is open and usable.
The Home
The house itself is 2,625 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and it lives as well as it looks.
The family room anchors the main living space with a stacked stone fireplace, custom built-ins, and an open layout that connects naturally to the kitchen. That kitchen is built for real cooking: large island, granite countertops, double oven, built-in range, warm oak cabinetry, and a pass-through window to the dining room that keeps things connected when you are entertaining. Plantation shutters and recessed lighting run throughout the home.
The primary suite is its own retreat. A second fireplace, direct patio access to the backyard, and an ensuite with a soaking tub, separate shower, and double sinks. Three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a dedicated home office.
Practical details worth noting: 4-car garage, RV and toy parking, inside laundry, and owned solar paid in full. The monthly energy savings alone make a meaningful difference at this size of property.
The Backyard
This is where the property earns its reputation.
A covered patio leads out to a gazebo, gas fire pit, and pool and spa with a water feature. Mountain views serve as the backdrop. The open land beyond gives you the kind of space that is simply not available in most of Southern California at this price point.
Evenings here look like a fire pit under open sky, the hills going quiet as the sun sets, and no neighbors close enough to interrupt the moment.
The Details
Address: 34665 Desert Rd, Acton, CA 93510 Price: $1,075,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Square Footage: 2,625 sq ft Lot Size: 1.51 acres, fully fenced Zoning: A-2-2 Heavy Agricultural Garage: 4-car Solar: Owned, paid in fullPool/Spa: Yes, with water feature MLS: SR26202993
Ready to See It?
Properties like this do not come around often, and this one is already generating significant interest. If you have been looking for something that gives you land, privacy, views, and the freedom to build the life you actually want, this is worth a conversation.
Reach out to Kathy directly to schedule a private showing.
Kathy Watterson | Broker Associate and Team Leader DRE #01022836 | 661-510-0321 | kathy@kathywatterson.comThe Kathy Watterson Team | RE/MAX of Santa Clarita 25129 The Old Road, Suite 114, Santa Clarita, CA 91381 kathywatterson.com | @kathywattersonteam
