$279,000

1218 Water St Bakersfield, CA 93305

East Bakersfield Neighborhood
Total Views 13,777
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,042 Sq Ft
$268 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recessed Lighting
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Completely Revamped & Move-In Ready! This 3 bed, 1 bath charmer on Water St has been stripped down and rebuilt with today's buyer in mind. You'll love the brand-new kitchen with sleek cabinetry, modern countertops, and updated fixtures. The bathroom shines with fresh finishes, while new floors, recessed lighting, and stylish fixtures run throughout. Major $$$ improvements already done for you: roof replaced within the last 2 years, newer HVAC/AC system, and fresh interior & exterior paint. That means the big-ticket items are handled just bring your furniture. Detached garage offers storage or potential ADU opportunity. Centrally located near schools, parks, and quick freeway access. This isn't just another flip it's a fully reimagined home where all the expensive upgrades are DONE.

Listing Agent

Jesse Roman

Dream Home Realty License #02198694 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,042 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Schools

  • Noble Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • East High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12603317

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

7,840 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Deposit Amount Required: 2790.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1800
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1042.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Schools

  • High School: East
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.00
  • Parcel #: 12603317

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Noble, Myra A.

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,705 $73,961 $17,383 $56,578
2024 $1,647 $72,512 $17,043 $55,469
2023 $1,647 $71,091 $16,709 $54,382
2022 $1,561 $69,698 $16,382 $53,316
2021 $1,466 $68,332 $16,061 $52,271
2020 $1,428 $67,633 $15,897 $51,736
2019 $1,375 $67,633 $15,897 $51,736
2018 $1,338 $65,009 $15,281 $49,728
2017 $1,319 $63,735 $14,982 $48,753
2016 $1,134 $62,487 $14,689 $47,798
2015 $1,132 $61,550 $14,469 $47,081
2014 $1,100 $60,345 $14,186 $46,159
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $279,000 +74.4% $268 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $160,000 +18.5% $154 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $135,000 -46.0% $130 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $240 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $160,000 Lennar Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202510086

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 126-033-17-00-7

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 East Bakersfield

1218 Water St, Bakersfield, CA

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