$250,000
SOLD MAR 2, 2026

1601 Howard Ave Bakersfield, CA 93308

North Country Meadows Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,330 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 2, 2026

$188 Per Sq Ft

49 on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2026

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a private office on a huge lot! This property offers endless potentialconvert the garage into an ADU and still have room to build another in the back. Located near shopping centers, North High School, and less than 2 miles from the Bakersfield Airport and Amazon distribution center. The home features fresh interior paint, updated cabinets, new countertops, modern flooring, recessed lighting, and a brand-new AC unit. Homes like this don't last long in this areaschedule your showing today before it's gone

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benny Villarreal

Broker X License #01739550 Listed on: 01/05/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Andrade

Watson Realty License #01747010

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,330 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Standard Elementary And Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Unincorporated Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11230313

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: PPA
  • Deposit Amount Required: 2500.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1700
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1330.00

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: North
  • Middle Or Junior School: Standard

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Parcel #: 11230313

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Standard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2026
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Hodge Scott and Corral Brenda C
Bought by
Sanchez Alejandro Hernandez and Ramirez Carmen B
Seller's Agent
Benny Villarreal
Broker X
Buyer's Agent
Diana Andrade
Watson Realty
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.4%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,387

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Scott Hodge
Bought by
Hodge Scott and Corral Brenda C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2011
Sold by
Suadi Erinn
Bought by
Hodge Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,667
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2011
Sold by
Suadi David
Bought by
Suadi Erinn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Suadi Erinn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2011
Sold by
Macdonald Keven
Bought by
U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2009
Sold by
Macdonald Keven
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2004
Sold by
Macdonald Keven and Macdonald Kevin
Bought by
Macdonald Keven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2003
Sold by
Klawitter Ernest E and Klawitter Diana C
Bought by
Macdonald Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,031
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2002
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Klawitter Ernest E and Klawitter Diana C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Homeside Lending Inc
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Roberson Charlene
Bought by
Roberson James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1997
Sold by
Schink Lujean
Bought by
Schink Harry Charles

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1996
Sold by
Roberson Diane
Bought by
Roberson James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,030
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1996
Sold by
Billington Scottie R
Bought by
Billington Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,030
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
Billington Cheryl L
Bought by
Roberson James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,030
Interest Rate
8.11%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1995
Sold by
Oglesby Ann M
Bought by
Billington Cheryl L
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

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Chicago Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $92,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company
Grant Deed $49,000 Ticor Title Company
Trustee Deed $64,900 Accommodation
Trustee Deed $68,000 Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $108,000 Chicago Title
Deed $75,000 American Title
Grant Deed -- Stewart Title
Trustee Deed $61,691 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gift Deed -- --
Gift Deed -- American Title Co
Gift Deed -- American Title Co
Grant Deed $76,500 American Title Co
Grant Deed $41,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,667 FHA
Previous Owner $107,031 FHA
Previous Owner $67,500 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $10,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $78,030 VA
Closed $5,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/02/2026 03/02/26 Sold $250,000 +0.4% $188 / Sq Ft
02/23/2026 02/23/26 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2026 01/05/26 For Sale $249,000 -- $187 / 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 $2,551 $131,874 $18,837 $113,037
2024 $2,551 $129,289 $18,468 $110,821
2023 $2,464 $126,755 $18,106 $108,649
2022 $2,382 $124,270 $17,751 $106,519
2021 $2,290 $121,834 $17,403 $104,431
2020 $2,201 $120,586 $17,225 $103,361
2019 $2,174 $120,586 $17,225 $103,361
2018 $2,097 $115,906 $16,557 $99,349
2017 $2,082 $113,634 $16,233 $97,401
2016 $1,919 $111,407 $15,915 $95,492
2015 $1,891 $109,734 $15,676 $94,058
2014 $1,852 $107,585 $15,369 $92,216
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Benny Villarreal

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Benny Villarreal

    Broker X

    (661) 369-0909

    3 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Benny Villarreal
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Diana Andrade

    Watson Realty

    (661) 346-8385

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Diana Andrade
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202600125

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 112-303-13-00-2

California Kern County Bakersfield 93308 North Country Meadows

1601 Howard Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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