Welcome to this week’s Rob & Kristi Experience Newsletter — your quick dose of local market insights, helpful real estate tips, and community highlights from around the High Desert and Inland Empire. We’re here each week to keep you informed and inspired, whether you’re thinking of buying, selling, or simply loving where you live.

RealtyDude Featured Home

Apple Valley Multi-Generational Retreat on 4.2 Acres

7 Bed • 4 Bath • 5,469 Sq Ft • 4.2 Acres • Approx. 1,200 Sq Ft Detached Workshop

11468 Kiowa, Apple Valley CA 92308 — large multi-generational home on 4.2 acres with detached workshop and usable land

Fast Facts

Beds

Baths

1987

Built

5,469 Sq Ft • 4.2 Acres

Two Primary Suites • Optional 8th Bedroom • Workshop • RV / Trailer Space

✨ Tour It Online

📍 11468 Kiowa, Apple Valley, CA 92308

💲 List Price: $880,000

Top Highlights

Sprawling Apple Valley property with approximately 5,469 sq ft of living space on 4.2 acres
7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including two primary suites and additional main-floor bedrooms
Upstairs office with closet and egress that could function as an optional 8th bedroom
Multiple living areas, including family room, game room, and flexible spaces for extended family, guests, hobbies, or home office use
Large kitchen with granite counters, gas cooktop, double ovens, pantry, and plenty of room to gather
Approx. 1,200 sq ft detached workshop, long concrete driveway, ample parking, and room for RVs, trailers, trucks, and equipment

This week’s featured property is a rare Apple Valley opportunity with serious space, flexibility, and land. With 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and approximately 5,469 square feet, this two-story home is designed for households that need room to spread out.

The layout offers strong multi-generational potential, including two primary suites, additional main-floor bedrooms, multiple living areas, and an upstairs office with closet and egress that could potentially serve as an 8th bedroom. Whether you need space for extended family, guests, remote work, homeschooling, hobbies, or a live/work setup, this home brings a lot of options to the table.

Outside, the 4.2-acre level lot gives you the kind of usable space that is getting harder to find. The property includes a long concrete driveway, ample parking, covered patio areas, and an approx. 1,200 sq ft detached workshop — ideal for equipment, vehicles, storage, projects, or serious workspace needs.

Bonus: The property is currently on municipal water and also has an existing well with a pump system in place for those who may want that option. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, bedroom count, workshop size, well functionality, water source, condition, permits, zoning/use options, and all MLS details.

🔗 See Photos & Details 📅 Ask About This Property

Listing courtesy of Robert St. Onge, FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Buyer to verify all information including square footage, lot size, bedroom/bath count, workshop size, well functionality, water source, condition, parking, permits, property features, and all property details.

Local Business Spotlight

The Village Grind & Wine Cellar ☕🍷

Wrightwood, CA • Coffee House • Wine Bar • Microbrews • Mountain-Town Hangout

The Village Grind and Wine Cellar in Wrightwood CA — local coffee house, wine bar, and mountain community hangout

The Village Grind & Wine Cellar • Wrightwood, CA • Coffee, wine, microbrews, and mountain-town charm

A Cozy Wrightwood Favorite for Coffee, Wine & Community

This week’s local business spotlight goes to The Village Grind & Wine Cellar, a Wrightwood favorite with the kind of warm, relaxed mountain-town feel that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. Whether you are stopping in for a locally roasted cup of coffee, grabbing breakfast, meeting a friend, or winding down with wine, beer, or microbrews, this is one of those local spots that feels like part of the community.

Established in 2007, The Village Grind has built its reputation as a comfortable local hangout with indoor and outdoor dining, fresh drinks, good food, and a welcoming atmosphere for Wrightwood residents, visitors, hikers, skiers, and anyone enjoying a day in the mountains.

If you are heading up to Wrightwood, this is a great place to start the morning, take a mid-day break, or enjoy a casual stop after exploring the village. It is local, friendly, and exactly the kind of small business that gives a mountain community its personality.

📍 Visit The Village Grind & Wine Cellar

Address: 6020 Park Dr, Wrightwood, CA 92397

Phone: (760) 249-5501

Hours: Open Daily • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Website: wrightwoodrestaurant.com

Facebook: Village Grind

Instagram: @villagegrind

Why We’re Spotlighting Them

Locally loved Wrightwood hangout serving coffee, wine, beer, microbrews, and food
Established in 2007 and deeply tied to the mountain-community vibe
Indoor and outdoor dining in the heart of Wrightwood village
Great stop for locals, visitors, hikers, skiers, and weekend explorers

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Business details, hours, menu items, pricing, events, and contact information may change. Please check directly with The Village Grind & Wine Cellar for the most current information before visiting.

🏗️ Commercial Property of the Week

Apple Valley Truck Yard Opportunity — Industrial Corner on Waalew Rd

✅ Industrial Zoning 🚛 Truck Yard Friendly 🔥 Reduced Pricing 📍 Corner Parcel

0 Waalew Road, Apple Valley CA 92307 — 3.05 acres industrial land at Waalew Rd & Ramona Rd

Offered At

$160,000

Size + Zoning

3.05 Acres • Industrial

Capacity Concept

Up to ~70 Trucks (layout-dependent)

🎯 THIS WEEK’S OPERATOR PLAY

Need a place to stage a fleet? This is a simple play: secure a truck yard footprint now, then decide whether to add improvements (fencing, lighting, office/storage) as your operation grows.

📍 0 Waalew Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Truck yard ready land on an industrial corner: 3.05 acres at the northwest corner of Waalew Rd & Ramona Rd. Flat, usable topography makes it an ideal footprint for a fleet operator who needs room for parking, staging, and maneuvering.

💡 Best Fit: Truck Yard / Fleet Staging

Owner/users who need a yard for tractors, trailers, box trucks, flatbeds, or work vehicles — with a layout concept that can handle upwards of ~70 trucks (configuration dependent). Add fencing/lighting/striping and you’ve got a scalable operation base.

Industrial zoning + flat topography = practical, usable yard potential.
Corner parcel for easier access planning and visibility.
Low basis for operators looking to control yard space instead of leasing.

🔗 See Listing Details 📩 Ask About Yard Setup

Truck capacity is a conceptual estimate and depends on circulation, striping, trailer length, setbacks, and any required improvements. Buyer to verify zoning, utilities, specific plan details, and allowable uses with the Town of Apple Valley. Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; subject to change without notice.

🐾 Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Legend 🐾 A Sweet Shepherd Mix Puppy Looking for His Forever Home

Legend is a 4-month-old Shepherd mix with a playful personality, a loving heart, and plenty of puppy energy to share with the right family.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Legend — 4-month-old Shepherd mix puppy looking for his forever home

Legend • 4-month-old Shepherd mix • playful, curious, affectionate, and ready for his forever family 🐶

✨ Legend’s Highlights

4-month-old Shepherd mix with a sweet, playful personality
Up to date on shots and ready to meet potential adopters
Not fixed yet, so his future family should plan for that next step
Full of energy, curiosity, and affection
At the perfect age to learn, bond, and grow with his new family
Great potential companion for walks, adventures, hiking, playtime, and everyday family life
Looking for guidance, training, patience, and love as he grows into the amazing dog he is meant to be

Say hello to Legend, a handsome 4-month-old Shepherd mix who is looking for his forever home. He is sweet, playful, curious, and already showing the kind of loving personality that could make him a wonderful lifelong companion.

Like any young pup, Legend will need some guidance, patience, consistency, and training as he grows. But he is also at a perfect age to learn, bond, and become part of a family’s daily life. Whether you are looking for a loyal best friend, a walking buddy, a hiking companion, or simply a sweet pup to love, Legend has the potential to be all of that and more.

Legend is up to date on his shots and ready for the right family to step up and give him the home he deserves. If you have room in your heart and home for a loving young Shepherd mix, this sweet boy may be the perfect fit. 🐾

Ask About Adopting Legend 📣 Share His Story

💛 Help Save More Sweet Souls Like Legend

Rescue and rehoming efforts only happen because compassionate people step up. If Legend’s story touched your heart, please consider sharing, adopting, or donating to help We Rescue 4 Pawz continue helping dogs like him find safe, loving homes.

🐾 Donation Options

Venmo: @werescue2021

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Zelle: werescue4pawz@yahoo.com

PayPal: We Rescue 4 Pawz

Adoption availability and placement details may change. Please visit We Rescue 4 Pawz for the most current information about Legend.

FREE LOCAL HOME BUYER CLASS • High Desert & Inland Empire

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A Better First Step Than Random Googling

Buying a home can feel overwhelming when you are trying to figure everything out on your own. This class is designed to make the process feel more understandable, more doable, and a lot less intimidating.

This class is for you if…

• You want to buy but are not sure where to start
• You are wondering how much home you can realistically afford
• You want to understand credit, down payment, and lender expectations
• You do not want to waste time looking at homes before you are ready

What you’ll walk away with

• A clearer picture of your buying power
• Better understanding of what lenders look for
• Insight into possible down payment assistance options
• A simple next-step plan tailored to today’s market

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💡 Did You Know?

Some of the Smartest Pre-Sale Updates Start Right at the Curb

Before buyers ever step inside, they are already forming an impression — and strategic exterior upgrades can help your home stand out. 🏡

Exterior home improvements with high ROI for sellers

Small exterior improvements can help create stronger curb appeal before buyers ever walk through the front door.

Thinking about making updates before you sell? Some of the smartest improvements start right at the curb, where buyers form their very first impression.

Strategic exterior upgrades can help your home look more polished, attract stronger interest, and potentially increase your return when it is time to list. That does not always mean doing a major remodel — sometimes it is about choosing the right projects that make the home feel cleaner, fresher, and more inviting.

The key is knowing which updates make sense for your specific property, price range, neighborhood, and local buyer expectations. If you are wondering which projects are worth doing before you sell, let’s talk through the options and build a plan that fits your home and your goals.

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Thinking about selling or making updates before you list? Send me a message and let’s talk through which improvements make the most sense.

Return on investment for home improvements can vary based on property condition, location, price range, buyer demand, materials, labor costs, and current market conditions. A personalized review is the best way to decide which projects may be worth considering before selling.

🏛️ Hometown History

Phelan Edition

Historic portrait of James D. Phelan, former San Francisco mayor and U.S. senator connected to the naming of Phelan California

James D. Phelan, the former San Francisco mayor and U.S. senator whose name became tied to the High Desert community of Phelan.

Here’s a Phelan story that may surprise even longtime locals: the community was once known around the early 1900s as Sheep Creek. According to an often-told postal-history story, when paperwork was filed for a post office in 1916, the requested name was reportedly “Renfroe.” But somewhere along the way, that name was crossed out and replaced with “Phelan,” after James D. Phelan, a former San Francisco mayor who later served as a U.S. senator from California. So the town name locals know today may have come not from a grand ceremony, but from a paperwork switch connected to the post office. Imagine if everyone today was saying they lived in Renfroe instead of Phelan!

Quick takeaway: Phelan’s name has a surprisingly quirky origin story tied to old postal paperwork, a crossed-out town name, and a former California political figure.

Question: Did you know Phelan was reportedly almost called Renfroe?

Sources: Digital Desert / Postal History of San Bernardino County and Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.

📊 This Week’s Market Snapshot

🏔️ Up the Hill (High Desert)

Apple Valley
Active: 282 Contingent: 36 Pending: 101 Sold (7 days): 16	Median Active Price: $484,950 Median Sold Price: $422,500 Avg DOM: 64
Hesperia
Active: 222 Contingent: 35 Pending: 94 Sold (7 days): 23	Median Active Price: $503,500 Median Sold Price: $450,000 Avg DOM: 64
Victorville
Active: 373 Contingent: 45 Pending: 149 Sold (7 days): 25	Median Active Price: $469,000 Median Sold Price: $415,000 Avg DOM: 60
Helendale
Active: 47 Contingent: 4 Pending: 12 Sold (7 days): 3	Median Active Price: $410,000 Median Sold Price: $519,000 Avg DOM: 100

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🏞️ Down the Hill (Inland Empire)

Fontana
Active: 175 Contingent: 59 Pending: 64 Sold (7 days): 15	Median Active Price: $699,900 Median Sold Price: $705,000 Avg DOM: 67
Rialto
Active: 66 Contingent: 17 Pending: 28 Sold (7 days): 6	Median Active Price: $602,500 Median Sold Price: $560,000 Avg DOM: 52
Ontario
Active: 152 Contingent: 30 Pending: 44 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $790,000 Median Sold Price: $660,000 Avg DOM: 51
Rancho Cucamonga
Active: 164 Contingent: 35 Pending: 47 Sold (7 days): 11	Median Active Price: $1,022,500 Median Sold Price: $785,000 Avg DOM: 56
Redlands
Active: 106 Contingent: 36 Pending: 38 Sold (7 days): 3	Median Active Price: $791,000 Median Sold Price: $652,000 Avg DOM: 58

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🐾 Support We Rescue 4 Pawz

🐾 Featured Partner Since July 2025

We Rescue 4 Pawz is a local nonprofit doing incredible work in the High Desert to rescue, foster, and rehome dogs in need. Every week, we spotlight one of their adoptable pups right here in this newsletter.

And here's something personal: I now make a donation to We Rescue 4 Pawz every time I close a real estate deal. If you're ever looking for a cause to support, this one’s close to my heart. 💛

You can support their mission in a few simple (and meaningful) ways:

💸 Make a tax-deductible donation
📣 Share adoptable dogs on social media
🏡 Consider fostering or adopting a rescue dog

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