2229 California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93304
Oleander-Sunset NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,826/month
Total Views
5,998
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,056
Sq Ft
$216
Price per Sq Ft
About This Home
Step onto the wide front porch and feel the charm of this beautifully remodeled Craftsman duplex in Bakersfield's beloved Oleander neighborhood. Full of character and updated for comfort, each two-story unit offers a spacious living area, a convenient half bath downstairs, and two bedrooms plus a full bath upstairs - perfect for those who value both style and space. Thoughtful upgrades include all-new flooring, fresh paint inside and out, and sleek new cabinetry that gives each kitchen a modern touch while preserving the home's traditional feel. With separate entrances and individual meters for gas, electric, and water, this property offers privacy and flexibility. Each unit has its own mini split systems for efficient, room-by-room climate control. Alley access leads to off-street parking and two RV sewer hookups - ideal for extra storage or creative use. Whether you're planning to share the space with loved ones or enjoy added income potential, this one just feels like home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,881
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
- Zoning described as C1 with R4 adjoining on the north and R3 to the south.
Parking
- Uncovered Parking
Interior Spaces
- 2,056 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Schools
- Penn Elementary School
- Emerson Middle School
- Bakersfield High School
Community Details
- West Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 00708106
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $4,881 | $221,897 | $37,884 | $184,013 |
| 2024 | $4,881 | $217,547 | $37,142 | $180,405 |
| 2023 | $3,709 | $213,282 | $36,414 | $176,868 |
| 2022 | $3,610 | $209,100 | $35,700 | $173,400 |
| 2021 | $3,412 | $205,000 | $35,000 | $170,000 |
| 2020 | $1,788 | $74,172 | $23,544 | $50,628 |
| 2019 | $1,754 | $74,172 | $23,544 | $50,628 |
| 2018 | $1,720 | $71,294 | $22,631 | $48,663 |
| 2017 | $1,705 | $69,897 | $22,188 | $47,709 |
| 2016 | $1,611 | $68,527 | $21,753 | $46,774 |
| 2015 | $1,592 | $67,499 | $21,427 | $46,072 |
| 2014 | $1,543 | $66,178 | $21,008 | $45,170 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | For Sale | $444,000 | -- | $216 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $140,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Company Of Ca | |
| Grant Deed | $63,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $92,518 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $65,500 | American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | American Title Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $85,097 | United Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $120,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $43,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $304,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $204,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $163,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $117,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $6,800 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $6,800 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $91,290 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $91,065 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS
MLS Number: 202507231
APN: 007-081-06-00-8
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