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The dates a homeowner here needs between now and Mon, Nov 30.
Last day to file an assessment appeal
File an assessment appeal for the January 1, 2026 value by this date; filing opens July 2.
Source: State Board of Equalization, County Assessment Appeals Filing Periods for 2026 →Add to calendar
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The desk note
A closer look at the stories shaping Barstow neighborhoods this week.
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As of November 8. Listing brokerage shown on each row. A new desk note is published every Monday — subscribe via RSS. Card photography is illustrative Barstow imagery, not the addresses listed.
Latest briefs
Quick reads on Barstow real estate, lifestyle and the community.
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Weekly briefOct 12, 2026
Biggest Barstow price cut this week: $25,000 on 921 Flora
The asking price on 921 Flora dropped from $250,000 to $225,000. This week in Barstow: 8 new listings, 11 price cuts, 3 closed sales and 7 homes going under contract. Data as of October 18, 2026.
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Weekly briefOct 5, 2026
Lowest-priced home listed in Barstow this week: $125,000 on 25349 Anderson Ave
The lowest-priced home listed in Barstow this week is 25349 Anderson Ave at $125,000, 1 bedrooms. This week in Barstow: 7 new listings, 11 price cuts, 8 closed sales and 5 homes going under contract. Data as of October 11, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 28, 2026
Barstow weekly desk note — week of September 28, 2026
Barstow saw 13 price cuts, 14 new listings and 12 status changes this week — up from 37 last week, as of October 4, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 22, 2026
Barstow weekly desk note — week of September 21, 2026
Barstow saw 12 price cuts, 8 new listings and 17 status changes this week — down from 43 last week, as of September 27, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 17, 2026
Barstow weekly desk note — week of September 14, 2026
Barstow saw 10 price cuts, 12 new listings and 21 status changes this week — up from 23 last week, as of September 20, 2026.
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Weekly briefSep 7, 2026
Barstow weekly desk note — week of September 7, 2026
Barstow saw 3 price cuts, 10 new listings and 10 status changes this week, as of September 11, 2026.
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Written for Barstow specifically: the local rules, records and property questions that come up here.
- For buyers · For sellersWhat does Barstow's street work mean for your home sale?Check Barstow's street rehabilitation schedule, listed road segments and Rimrock Road work before planning a home showing, property visit or sale.Read the guide →
- For buyers · For sellersWhat would Barstow's proposed 2028 water rates mean?Golden State Water's proposed 2028 Barstow bills are examples, not final rates. Learn what buyers and sellers should check for a specific property.Read the guide →
Where prices moved
Closed sales by ZIP, the last twelve months against the twelve before. It tells you which side of Barstow is moving, not what your house is worth.
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