12 homes in near Sherman E. Burroughs High
Ridgecrest, CA

About Ridgecrest: Sherman E. Burroughs High is located in Ridgecrest. Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County, California, United States, along U.S. Route 395 in the Indian Wells Valley in northeastern Kern County, adjacent to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. It was incorporated as a city in 1963. The population was 27,959 at the 2020 census, up slightly from 27,616 at the 2010 census, making it the third-largest city in Kern County.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Sherman E. Burroughs High in Ridgecrest (Topfind School Score: 8/10). The area around the school has 12 active listings.
Topfind Market Read
Buyers hold the edge right now. The typical home takes about 71 days to sell, and supply sits at 6.0 months, roughly in step with demand. At the same time, sale prices are up 6% over the last six months and 21% over the past year, which keeps well-priced homes moving. Buyers have room to negotiate price and terms, while sellers should price sharply and present well to stand out.
Median Home Price
$209K
↑ 21% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
6.0 months of supply
Balanced Supply12 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~71 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market, so buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. The slowdown has deepened 44% versus six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A larger share of listings has been up beyond 30 days, which typically means more room to negotiate on those longer-listed homes.
Housing Tenure in Sherman E. Burroughs High Area
Homeownership is near the state average, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.
60%
Homeowners
40%
Renters
Homeownership is 4.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
10,948 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $27K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$55K)
Price Reductions
8 listings have reduced their price
67% of active listings
Average reduction: 11.5% (~$24K)
As a high school, Sherman E. Burroughs High operates within the Sierra Sands Unified district. The school carries a Topfind School Score of 8. Homes here sit near the school. An attendance boundary is not mapped for this campus, so check enrollment eligibility with the district. The median list price in the Sherman E. Burroughs High area is $209,000. Compared with Ridgecrest overall, that is a 1.6% discount. Current inventory stands at 12 active listings. February to July saw the median price go from $318,750 to $310,000, down about 2.7%.
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There are currently 12 homes for sale in Sherman E. Burroughs High Area, ranging from $125,000 to $399,999.
The median list price in Sherman E. Burroughs High Area is $209,000. Price per square foot averages $165. Prices are up 21.1% compared to a year ago.
Homes in Sherman E. Burroughs High Area currently average 71 days on the market, a slower pace that gives buyers more time to evaluate and negotiate.
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