NOT LISTED FOR SALE

399 Balsam Ave Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $397,766 - $479,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 04, 2016

Last sale price $240,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,640/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Solar owned by seller
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of April 2016

Bakersfield's desired upper La Cresta neighborhood! Charm, character, and beauty describe this home. The many features and upgrades include: hardwood floors, new carpet, dual pane windows, updated bathrooms, tank less water heater, newer A/C 4 car garage with shop area, RV, and solar!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy and John Glentzer

Watson Realty License #01805351 Listed on: 02/19/2016

Co-Listed By

John Glentzer

Watson Realty License #01825880

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanne Peterson

Unknown Broker License #00898057

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,115

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Schools

  • Hills Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • East High School

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12320005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,115

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: Owned
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3200
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 6105
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Area: 2136.00

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Disclosures: Relocation
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 4 + 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: 13939.00
  • Parcel #: 12320005

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hills, Stella

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2016
Closed on
Mar 20, 2016
Sold by
Nei Global Relocation Company
Bought by
Johnson Richard Dean
Seller's Agent
Katy and John Glentzer
Watson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Peterson
Unknown Broker
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-10.78%
Current Estimated Value
$437,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2016
Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Sobieck Keith
Bought by
Nei Global Relocation Company
Seller's Agent
Katy and John Glentzer
Watson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Peterson
Unknown Broker
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-10.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2013
Closed on
Jan 15, 2014
Sold by
Alvarado Monica J
Bought by
Sobieck Keith
Seller's Agent
Darron Mason
eXp Realty - Bakersfield
Buyer's Agent
Darron Mason
eXp Realty - Bakersfield
List Price
$213,700
Sold Price
$211,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,700
-1.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2010
Sold by
Stewart Hal Burton and Stewart Lou Ann
Bought by
Alvarado Monica J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,817
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1998
Sold by
Stewart Hal B and Lou Ann
Bought by
Stewart Hal Burton and Stewart Lou Ann
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Johnson Richard Dean $240,000 Stewart Title
Nei Global Relocation Company $240,000 Stewart Title
Sobieck Keith $211,000 Chicago Title Company
Alvarado Monica J $165,000 Placer Title Company
Stewart Hal Burton -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Alvarado Monica J $160,817
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/04/2016 04/04/16 Sold $240,000 -10.8% $112 / Sq Ft
03/05/2016 03/05/16 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2016 02/19/16 For Sale $269,000 +27.5% $126 / Sq Ft
02/10/2014 02/10/14 Sold $211,000 -1.3% $99 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/11/2014 01/11/14 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 For Sale $213,700 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

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 $4,115 $284,103 $59,186 $224,917
2024 $4,015 $278,533 $58,026 $220,507
2023 $4,015 $273,073 $56,889 $216,184
2022 $3,897 $267,720 $55,774 $211,946
2021 $3,777 $262,472 $54,681 $207,791
2020 $3,736 $259,782 $54,121 $205,661
2019 $3,635 $259,782 $54,121 $205,661
2018 $3,539 $249,696 $52,020 $197,676
2017 $3,512 $244,800 $51,000 $193,800
2016 $2,862 $218,496 $51,776 $166,720
2015 $2,858 $215,215 $50,999 $164,216
2014 $2,340 $172,444 $41,804 $130,640
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katy and John Glentzer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Katy and John Glentzer

    Watson Realty

    (661) 331-4895

    4 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Katy and John Glentzer
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  • John Glentzer

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    John Glentzer

    Watson Realty

    (661) 331-2947

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    John Glentzer
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jeanne Peterson

    Unknown Broker

  • Darron Mason

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Darron Mason

    eXp Realty - Bakersfield

    (661) 301-4040

    2 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Darron Mason
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21602130

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 123-200-05-00-9

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 College Heights

399 Balsam Ave, Bakersfield, CA

This home is located at 399 Balsam Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305 since 19 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $437,942, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 399 Balsam Ave is a home located in Kern County with nearby schools including Myra A. Noble Elementary School, Washington Middle School, and East Bakersfield High School.

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