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Lancaster is one of the two main cities of the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County. The BLVD, the downtown stretch of Lancaster Boulevard, is the center for dining and events, and the Antelope Valley Fair is held in the city each summer.

Where Lancaster Fits

Antelope Valley College is here, and Lancaster is the end of the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line. The SR-14 freeway connects Lancaster to Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley. It is close to Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and San Fernando. From our Firestone Boulevard office, Lancaster is about 54.4 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 Lancaster: What to Expect

Housing in Lancaster 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 Lancaster

The Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) and the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line, which ends at Lancaster, connect the city to Santa Clarita and Los Angeles. Before you tour, ask for recent electric bills, since summer cooling in the Antelope Valley can be costly, and find out whether any solar panels are owned or leased. See the latest Lancaster listings on this page.

Selling in Lancaster

Lancaster has older homes near downtown, many single-family tracts from the 1980s through the 2000s and newer subdivisions, so lot size, solar and updates all shape the price. We also look at how far your home sits from the BLVD, the freeway and the Metrolink station, since buyers who commute weigh those drives closely. See what your Lancaster home could sell for.

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Lancaster Real Estate FAQs

Where is Lancaster, and what is nearby?

Lancaster is one of the two largest cities in the Antelope Valley, in the high desert of northern Los Angeles County. Antelope Valley College is here, and Lancaster is the end of the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Lancaster?

Housing in Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

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.

Talk With Jay About Lancaster

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

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

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