$255,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2025

132 Franklin Ave Taft, CA 93268

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,053 Sq Ft
5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

117 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2025

Completely remodeled home in Taft heights. 3 bedrooms with large closets. 1 remodeled bathroom. New appliances, cabinets, countertops, flooring and fixtures. Large backyard with covered patio and a dog run on the side of the home that's completely fenced in. 1 car garage with covered carport. Paid off solar with a battery backup. Make your appointment today to see this charming home! You do not want to miss this one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Courtney Baker

Tobias Real Estate License #02033163 Listed on: 04/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dalia Beckman

Watson Realty License #01979065

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R3

Interior Spaces

  • 1,053 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Schools

  • Parkview Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Taft High School

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • 1586 City/Taft Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03219008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: Owned
  • Deposit Amount Required: 2000.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1300
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1053.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Carport

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Alley

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.00
  • Parcel #: 03219008

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Simpson Amanda and Larson Amanda
Bought by
Monje Benjamin Zarate and Cerna Gloria
Seller's Agent
Courtney Baker
Tobias Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dalia Beckman
Watson Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-7.27%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$256,248

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,248
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$241,833
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,415

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 15, 2022
Sold by
Wayne Brown Zachary Thomas
Bought by
Simpson Amanda
Seller's Agent
Courtney Baker
Tobias Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Baker
Tobias Real Estate
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.59%
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Higgins Steven L
Bought by
Brown Zachary Thomas Wayne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2021
Sold by
Brown Jessica Dayle
Bought by
Brown Zachary Thomas Wayne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2017
Sold by
Koenig Donald F and Koenig Sandra G
Bought by
Higgins Steven L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2017
Sold by
Koenig Donald F and Koenig Sandra G
Bought by
Higgins Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Koenig Donald F and Koenig Sandy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2008
Sold by
Henderson Leland W
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-10

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Robbins Misty D
Bought by
Henderson Leland W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2006
Sold by
Long Michael J
Bought by
Henderson Leland W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
6.53%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2005
Sold by
Long Jaruwan
Bought by
Long Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Buttke Frank and Marjorie M Buttke Revocable Li
Bought by
Long Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $255,000 Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Placer Title
Grant Deed $142,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $124,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $85,500 Chicago Title Company
Trustee Deed $89,000 Servicelink
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $170,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Title
Grant Deed $108,000 Commonwealth Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 VA
Previous Owner $34,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $136,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $86,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $255,000 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $255,000 -3.8% $242 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $265,000 -3.6% $252 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $275,000 +10.0% $261 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $250,000 +2.0% $237 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/23/2022 02/23/22 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 For Sale $245,000 -- $233 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

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 $4,353 $265,301 $42,448 $222,853
2024 $4,353 $260,100 $41,616 $218,484
2023 $4,086 $255,000 $40,800 $214,200
2022 $2,687 $142,000 $30,000 $112,000
2021 $2,389 $130,345 $26,279 $104,066
2020 $2,389 $129,009 $26,010 $102,999
2019 $2,125 $129,009 $26,010 $102,999
2018 $2,088 $124,000 $25,000 $99,000
2017 $1,806 $94,528 $33,284 $61,244
2016 $1,840 $92,676 $32,632 $60,044
2015 $1,696 $91,285 $32,142 $59,143
2014 $1,599 $89,498 $31,513 $57,985
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Courtney Baker

    Tobias Real Estate

    (661) 444-0701

    56 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Courtney Baker
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Dalia Beckman

    Watson Realty

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Dalia Beckman
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202504094

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 032-190-08-00-3

California Kern County Taft 93268

132 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA

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