2.90% FHA
$415,000
$1,373/mo
960 Purple Sage Court
Barstow, CA
3 bd2 ba1,895 sqft
Barstow, California
Keep the rate.
Buy the home in Barstow.
19 assumable homes for sale in Barstow, with locked rates from 2.90%. Take over the seller’s existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan instead of financing at today’s 7.2%.
Median assumable rate
4.72%
vs 7.2% market
$267/mo saved
Median locked rate
4.72%
Across 19 assumable listings
Typical monthly savings
$267
On a $250,000 home vs 7.2%
Certified listings
0
Loan terms confirmed with the listing agent
Loan types
FHA · VA
Government-backed loans are assumable by law
Verified in Barstow
Homes with a rate worth keeping
2.90% FHA
$329,999
$826/mo
813 Fredricks Street
Barstow, CA
— bd— ba— sqft
3.10% FHA
$250,000
$1,300/mo
28264 Calico Drive
Barstow, CA
2 bd2 ba1,464 sqft
3.31% FHA
$249,950
$667/mo
332 Forest Ave
Barstow, CA
3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft
4.72% FHA
$240,000
$1,123/mo
944 Elizabeth
Barstow, CA
3 bd1 ba1,066 sqft
3.45% FHA
$239,000
$79/mo
35391 Western Drive
Barstow, CA
3 bd2 ba1,467 sqft
Inventory snapshot
What’s assumable in Barstow right now
Live counts from the MLS feeds we index for California. Updated September 2026.
- Active listings
- 19
- Certified / verified
- 0
- Lowest rate
- 2.90%
- Median rate
- 4.72%
- Median list price
- $250,000
- Median cash to assume
- $138,829
Listings by locked rate
- Under 4%9 homes
- 4% – 5%1 home
- 5% – 6%3 homes
- 6% and up6 homes
Listings by loan type
- FHA17 homesmedian 3.95%
- VA2 homesmedian 6.19%
FHA, VA, and USDA loans are assumable by law. Conventional loans almost never are.
By neighborhood
Assumable homes by Barstow ZIP code
Nearby markets
More assumable homes in California
- San Diego257
- Los Angeles124
- Chula Vista105
- Victorville96
- Lancaster86
- Palmdale81
- Hemet80
- Murrieta72
- Menifee69
- Temecula65
- Oceanside59
- El Cajon58
- Apple Valley57
- San Bernardino57
- Riverside52
- Lake Elsinore44
- Winchester43
- Corona42
- Hesperia41
- Indio40
- Beaumont37
- Moreno Valley37
- Bakersfield34
- Escondido34
Run your numbers
The cost of waiting in Barstow.
A 7.2% new loan against an assumable one at 4.72%, same balance, 30 years.
You keep every month
$318/mo
Over a year$3,815
Monthly payment, side by side
7.2% vs 4.72%
How an assumption works
Three steps. One lower payment.
You’re not applying for a new mortgage. You’re stepping into one that already exists, at the rate it was written.
- 01
Find a locked rate
Every listing here carries an existing FHA, VA, or USDA loan you can take over. Filter by rate, payment, or down payment.
- 02
Qualify with the servicer
You apply with the current lender, not a new one. Our team handles the paperwork and the timeline.
- 03
Close and keep the rate
The seller’s balance, rate, and remaining term become yours. No points, no rate shopping, no reset to 30 years.
Questions
Assuming a mortgage in Barstow
Numbers below come from current Barstow inventory and update as listings change.
- How many assumable homes are for sale in Barstow?
- As of September 2026, UMe tracks 19 active assumable listings in Barstow. Inventory refreshes from the MLS throughout the day, so the map may show slightly different counts.
- What types of assumable loans are available in Barstow?
- Current Barstow inventory breaks down as FHA (17, median 3.95%) and VA (2, median 6.19%). FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages are assumable by law, which is why they make up nearly all assumable listings. Conventional loans usually carry a due-on-sale clause and cannot be assumed. You do not need to be a veteran to assume a VA loan, though the seller's entitlement stays tied up unless you substitute your own.
- What is the lowest assumable mortgage rate in Barstow right now?
- The lowest rate on an active Barstow assumable listing is 2.90%, and the median across all 19 listings is 4.72%. 9 listings are under 4% and 10 are under 5%, compared with roughly 7.2% for a new 30-year loan today.
- How much can I save with a mortgage assumption in Barstow?
- Across current Barstow listings, the median principal-and-interest payment on the assumable loan is $1,123 per month versus $1,390 for the same balance at today's rates, a difference of about $267 every month, or $3,199 a year. The savings compound because you also keep the seller's remaining term instead of restarting a 30-year clock.
- How much money do I need to assume a home in Barstow?
- When you assume a loan you pay the seller the difference between the list price and the remaining loan balance. In Barstow that gap is currently a median of $138,829 on a median list price of $250,000. Buyers cover it with cash, a second mortgage, or seller financing; UMe can connect you with lenders who write gap loans behind an assumption.
- Which Barstow ZIP codes have the most assumable homes?
- The Barstow ZIP codes with the most active assumable listings are 92311 (19). Use the map to draw your own boundary or filter by rate, payment, and down payment inside any of them.
- How long does a mortgage assumption take in Barstow?
- Most FHA and VA assumptions close in 45 to 90 days. The loan servicer, not a new lender, underwrites you, and servicer turnaround is the main variable. UMe tracks the file with the servicer and the listing agent so nothing stalls, and every listing shows whether the assumption has already been confirmed with the seller's side.
Ready when you are
Stop overpaying for Barstow.
Every listing on the map has a rate you can take over. Start with the ones in California, or list your own low-rate loan and let buyers come to you.
