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Palmdale sits in the Antelope Valley just south of Lancaster, along the Antelope Valley Freeway. Air Force Plant 42, where aircraft are built and tested, is in the city, and DryTown Water Park is a local summer spot.

Where Palmdale Fits

Palmdale is a high-desert city in the Antelope Valley known for its aerospace industry at Air Force Plant 42. The SR-14 freeway and the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line connect Palmdale to Santa Clarita and Los Angeles. It is close to Lancaster, Santa Clarita, and La Cañada Flintridge. From our Firestone Boulevard office, Palmdale is about 46.9 miles away (straight-line). It’s part of the Antelope Valley area of Los Angeles County; see our Los Angeles County real estate guide.

Homes in Palmdale: What to Expect

Housing in Palmdale is mostly single-family homes, many built from the 1980s onward, with larger lots than you typically find in the valley areas. Owned vs. leased solar, septic, and lot size are common pricing factors.

Buying in Palmdale

Buyers often compare east Palmdale with west side neighborhoods such as Rancho Vista, and the Palmdale Metrolink station links to Santa Clarita and Los Angeles. Desert summers make the age of the roof, windows and cooling system worth checking, and solar panels should be confirmed as owned or leased before you write an offer. See the latest Palmdale listings on this page.

Selling in Palmdale

Palmdale homes range from older east side tracts to newer west side neighborhoods, so we price your home against recent sales from the same part of town. Photos of the yard, shade and any pool help in a desert market, and we plan showings around the cooler parts of the day in summer. Get your free Palmdale home value.

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Palmdale Real Estate FAQs

What kinds of homes are for sale in Palmdale?

Housing in Palmdale is mostly single-family homes, many built from the 1980s onward, with larger lots than you typically find in the valley areas. Owned vs.

Does owned or leased solar matter when selling in Palmdale?

Yes. Owned solar is usually simple, while a lease or financed system has to be transferred or paid off. We get the paperwork in order before listing.

Which freeways serve Palmdale?

Palmdale is served by SR-14 (Antelope Valley Freeway). We’re happy to talk through commute routes when you’re comparing homes.

Talk With Jay About Palmdale

Have a question about buying or selling in Palmdale? Call Jay at (949) 822-8702.

Jay Romero, Broker, DRE 01343079 | Miamar Realty | Call (949) 822-8702

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