While the town became an official Town when residents voted for incorporation in 1988, our history goes back much further. Local historians have found signs of Serrano Indian camps along the Mojave River in Apple Valley. They were already here when Father Francisco Garces arrived in 1776, as he established the Spanish missions throughout California. It was in 1860 that the first cabin was built in Apple Valley by Silas Cox, and the first road was cut the following year. There are many stories as to how Apple Valley acquired its name. According to the late Mary Hampton, local historian, the name arose from the abundance of apple orchards that existed here in the 1920s. With a pleasant climate and lots of land, many types of ranches were built in the area. The modern founders of Apple Valley were Newton T. Bass and B.J. “Bud” Westlund, who were partners in the oil and gas industry in Long Beach, CA. Westlund and Bass formed the Apple Valley Ranchos Land Co. in 1946 and marketed the area as a destination resort and quality residential community - "The Golden Land of Apple Valley". Credit to the Town of Apple Valley. So when you come to the property site in Apple Valley, you can appreciate some of the History of this area. This home will greet you with a Covered Portacache to shade your vehicle from the Abundance of Sun in our Desert. The home welcomes you with double door entry to the formal living room all the way through view to the entertaining covered patio and block wall back yard to keep it simple. The formal dining room is just outside the Kitchen for easy serving and slider door to patio. The den with the warm, cozy fireplace also features access to the party patio. Side mount 2 car attached garage that is finished with tons of storage and auto opener door. The bedroom end of the house features all rooms separated by either closet or guest bath for peace. Primary bedroom features double door and large enough for the full furniture. Again, a slider to the rear yard. There is a private patio off of the primary bathroom with a covered natural Wisteria vines. 1.45 acres zoned EQ with a RV pad completed with power and water hookups. The detached 36X36 4 car garage, workshop and home office is a must for anyone and a must see. Many uses for this building. Tons of concrete drives and easy access to the rear yard that awaits what you will use it for.