$295,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

116 Van Buren St Taft, CA 93268

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,057 Sq Ft
6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

257 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

This incredible 5-bedroom, 2-bath home is the best on the block! Featuring a spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, plenty of counter space, lots of cabinets and a pantry, perfect for comfortable living. The gorgeous oversized loft bedroom boasts a cozy fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to a private balcony deck, great for morning coffee! With dual-pane windows, solar panels, and an RV parking space complete with a cleanout station, this home is both energy-efficient and convenient. The 2-car garage includes a workshop with extra loft space above, and the backyard is an entertainer's dream with a sparkling swimming pool. Full of character and charm! This property is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandi Kovach

Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co License #02101152 Listed on: 09/12/2024

Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Wade

Keller Williams Realty License #01795362

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,057 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Schools

  • Jefferson Taft Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Evaporated cooling system

Community Details

  • Townsite Of Ford Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19923220

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Solar Owned Leased: PPA
  • Deposit Amount Required: 3000.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Living Area: 2057.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None of the Above
  • Pool Features: Inground

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat, Evaporative

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Alley

Schools

  • High School: Taft
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Parcel #: 19923220

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson_Taft

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2024
Closed on
Jun 3, 2025
Sold by
Oboyle Ronald J
Bought by
Rowden William James and Rowden Kristie L
Seller's Agent
Brandi Kovach
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Wade
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.23%
Views
102
Current Estimated Value
$301,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Outstanding Balance
$288,920
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$12,507

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2012
Closed on
Feb 7, 2013
Sold by
Oboyle Terri L
Bought by
Oboyle Ronald J
Seller's Agent
Laurie McCarty
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
Buyer's Agent
Laurie McCarty
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$137,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$67,900
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2012
Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Oboyle Ronald J
Seller's Agent
Laurie McCarty
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
Buyer's Agent
Laurie McCarty
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
List Price
$137,900
Sold Price
$137,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,900
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2012
Sold by
Schweitzer David Anthony
Bought by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2004
Sold by
Schweitzer Paula D
Bought by
Schweitzer David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,800
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $295,000 Placer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fatco
Grant Deed $138,000 Fatco
Trustee Deed $243,293 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $171,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $67,900 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $136,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $34,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $295,000 -4.8% $143 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Price Changed $310,000 -1.6% $151 / Sq Ft
01/06/2025 01/06/25 Price Changed $315,000 -1.6% $153 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Price Changed $320,000 -1.5% $156 / Sq Ft
09/12/2024 09/12/24 For Sale $325,000 +135.7% $158 / Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $137,900 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2012 10/12/12 For Sale $137,900 -- $67 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,212 $169,925 $24,622 $145,303
2024 $3,212 $166,594 $24,140 $142,454
2023 $2,957 $163,328 $23,667 $139,661
2022 $2,769 $160,126 $23,203 $136,923
2021 $2,705 $156,988 $22,749 $134,239
2020 $2,530 $155,379 $22,516 $132,863
2019 $2,481 $155,379 $22,516 $132,863
2018 $2,409 $149,347 $21,643 $127,704
2017 $2,340 $146,419 $21,219 $125,200
2016 $2,419 $143,549 $20,803 $122,746
2015 $2,227 $141,394 $20,491 $120,903
2014 $2,107 $138,625 $20,090 $118,535
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202409329

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 199-232-20-00-8