NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Garfield Ave Taft, CA 93268

Estimated Value: $216,000 - $284,161

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,826 Sq Ft
$141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2022

Last sale price $185,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,666 / mo

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2022

Vintage and charm. Great home with great views - 4 bedrooms plus an extra room that could be used as a 5th bedroom - There is also a basement that can be used for extra storage - Come and see this one wont last!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Efrain Bobadilla

Broker X License #01192175 Listed on: 01/05/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Silvia Espinoza

Watson Realty License #01927176

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,826 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Carport
  • Uncovered Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system

Community Details

  • Taft View Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03907509

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1200
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 1826.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Evaporative

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Parcel #: 03907509

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2022
Closed on
Feb 3, 2022
Sold by
Paul Roache
Bought by
Rodgers Thomas and Stricker Pamela
Seller's Agent
Efrain Bobadilla
Broker X
Buyer's Agent
Silvia Espinoza
Watson Realty
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
5.71%
Current Estimated Value
$257,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,290
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
Original Mortgage
$189,255
Outstanding Balance
$176,508
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$80,782

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2019
Closed on
Apr 18, 2019
Sold by
Minor Mary Patricia and Minor Family Trust
Bought by
Roache Paul
Seller's Agent
Laura Vega
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Laura Vega
Unknown Broker
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$143,900
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
2.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%
Original Mortgage
$143,900
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1997
Sold by
Minor James E and Minor Mary P
Bought by
Minor James E and Minor Mary Patricia
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rodgers Thomas $185,000 First American Title
Roache Paul $144,000 Placer Title Er
Minor James E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rodgers Thomas $189,255
Previous Owner Roache Paul $143,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2022 03/11/22 Sold $185,000 +5.7% $101 / Sq Ft
02/09/2022 02/09/22 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2022 01/05/22 For Sale $175,000 +21.6% $96 / Sq Ft
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $143,900 +2.9% $79 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/31/2019 03/31/19 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Sale $139,900 -- $77 / 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 $3,517 $196,323 $31,836 $164,487
2024 $3,249 $192,474 $31,212 $161,262
2023 $3,249 $188,700 $30,600 $158,100
2022 $2,670 $151,368 $26,279 $125,089
2021 $2,603 $148,401 $25,764 $122,637
2020 $2,603 $146,880 $25,500 $121,380
2019 $1,903 $111,641 $10,135 $101,506
2018 $1,834 $107,308 $9,743 $97,565
2017 $1,786 $105,204 $9,552 $95,652
2016 $1,827 $103,142 $9,365 $93,777
2015 $1,688 $101,594 $9,225 $92,369
2014 $1,594 $99,605 $9,045 $90,560
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Efrain Bobadilla

    Broker X

    (661) 235-3060

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Efrain Bobadilla
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Silvia Espinoza

    Watson Realty

    (661) 302-6997

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Silvia Espinoza
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Laura Vega

    Unknown Broker

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202200137

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 039-075-09-00-5

California Kern County Taft 93268

517 Garfield Ave, Taft, CA

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