NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1916 Lester St Bakersfield, CA 93304

Benton Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $246,000 - $283,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,088 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2019

Last sale price $146,199 $134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,583/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • High Ceiling
  • No HOA
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Granite Countertops
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of January 2019

Lovely 2/1 with a smart, comfortable layout. This home has been completely updated. Tray ceiling & original fireplace in the living room. New granite slab & stainless appliances in the kitchen including a gas stove. New flooring, new dual pane windows, fixtures & fresh paint inside & out. Back porch just off the dining room. Detached two car garage. The back yard is spacious and completely fenced.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miriam Carter

Real Broker License #01763720 Listed on: 11/13/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

NoEmail NoEmail

NONMEMBER MRML

NONMEMBER MRML

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 6,281 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,088 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Tray Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Central Water Heater
  • Engineered Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 68
  • Tax Tract Number 1113
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1473431100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 1473431100
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1088.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 134.37
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Good Condition
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Water Heater Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Engineered Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Gutters

Schools

  • High School: West
  • High School2: WEST

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6281.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1442

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6281.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 27.00
  • Tax Lot: 68
  • Tax Tract Number: 1113

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Mro Investments Inc
Bought by
Fritz Kayla Leann
Seller's Agent
Miriam Carter
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
NoEmail NoEmail
NONMEMBER MRML
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$146,199
Premium/Discount to List
$1,299
0.9%
Current Estimated Value
$265,054

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$143,550
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2018
Sold by
Madison Stephanie
Bought by
Mro Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2013
Sold by
Rodden John
Bought by
Madison Stephanie

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2012
Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Herrin Shirley Louise
Bought by
Rodden John
Seller's Agent
Sunny Carrassi
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Flynn
Unknown Broker
List Price
$55,100
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
$900
1.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.47%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2012
Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Pearl Michelle Y
Bought by
Rodden John
Seller's Agent
Sunny Carrassi
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Flynn
Unknown Broker
List Price
$55,100
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
$900
1.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Krizo J Richard
Bought by
Pearl Michelle Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,350
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Press Paul C and Press Kimberly D
Bought by
Pearl Michelle Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$19,350
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2004
Sold by
Press Paul C
Bought by
Press Paul C and Press Kimberly D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2004
Sold by
Pearl Michelle Y
Bought by
Pearl Michelle Y and Michelle Y Pearl Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Cameron Gary
Bought by
Press Paul C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,037
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2002
Sold by
Witz Walter H and Witz Sadie I
Bought by
Cameron Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,600
Interest Rate
5.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1994
Sold by
Smith Clifford L and Smith Kathleen
Bought by
Witz Walter H and Witz Sadie I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,300
Interest Rate
7.15%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fritz Kayla Leann $146,500 Placer Title Auburn Spl
Mro Investments Inc $73,000 Placer Title Auburn Spl
Madison Stephanie -- None Available
Rodden John -- Placer Title Company
Rodden John $56,000 Placer Title Company
Pearl Michelle Y -- First American Title
Pearl Michelle Y $193,500 First American Title
Press Paul C -- First American Title
Pearl Michelle Y -- Ticor Title
Press Paul C $105,000 Chicago Title
Cameron Gary $82,000 First American Title
Witz Walter H $77,000 Century Title & Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fritz Kayla Leann $143,550
Previous Owner Pearl Michelle Y $19,350
Previous Owner Pearl Michelle Y $154,800
Previous Owner Press Paul C $132,000
Previous Owner Press Paul C $104,037
Previous Owner Cameron Gary $65,600
Previous Owner Witz Walter H $69,300
Closed Cameron Gary $12,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Sold $146,199 +0.9% $134 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $144,900 +158.8% $133 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Sold $56,000 +1.6% $51 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2012 10/08/12 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2012 07/27/12 For Sale $55,100 -- $51 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $2,472 $162,859 $39,040 $123,819
2024 $2,472 $159,667 $38,275 $121,392
2023 $2,408 $156,537 $37,525 $119,012
2022 $2,325 $153,469 $36,790 $116,679
2021 $2,232 $150,461 $36,069 $114,392
2020 $2,188 $148,920 $35,700 $113,220
2019 $2,072 $142,800 $35,700 $107,100
2018 $1,212 $70,343 $21,643 $48,700
2017 $1,202 $68,965 $21,219 $47,746
2016 $1,113 $67,613 $20,803 $46,810
2015 $1,112 $66,598 $20,491 $46,107
2014 $1,075 $65,294 $20,090 $45,204
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Miriam Carter

    Real Broker

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    NoEmail NoEmail

    NONMEMBER MRML

    (646) 541-2551

    2 in this area

    6,243 Total Sales

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sunny Carrassi

    Unknown Broker

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jerry Flynn

    Unknown Broker

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: FR18273141

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 147-343-11-00-2

California Kern County Bakersfield 93304 Benton Park

1916 Lester St, Bakersfield, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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