NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Polk St Taft, CA 93268

Ford City Area

Estimated Value: $187,000 - $214,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
838 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 23, 2025

Last sale price $216,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,343 / mo

14 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2025

Just Listed! This charming remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home plus bonus 1/2 bathroom features a stylish iron front door, energy-efficient dual-pane windows, with an open-concept layout, and solar. Situated on an oversized lot, there's ample space to expand, possible ADU, entertain, or garden. Located in a quiet neighborhood near Taft College, schools and parks, this move-in-ready gem offers charm, comfort, and room to grow! Financing is welcome!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica Carballo

Homestead Real Estate License #02122397 Listed on: 07/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Moss

Moss Real Estate License #01705005

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Carport

Interior Spaces

  • 838 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Schools

  • Jefferson Taft Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • First Addition To The Townsite Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19906703

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: PPA
  • Deposit Amount Required: 3000.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 838.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Parcel #: 19906703

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Jefferson_Taft

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Sep 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Monica Carballo
Homestead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jason Moss
Moss Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.86%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$205,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.68%
Original Mortgage
$212,087
Interest Rate
0.0537%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2025
Closed on
Aug 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Monica Carballo
Homestead Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jason Moss
Moss Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.86%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,087
Interest Rate
0.0537%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
0.0364%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
0.0408%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,250
Interest Rate
0.1475%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
0.057%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
0.0627%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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
-- Chicago Title Company
$216,000 Chicago Title Company
$95,000 First American Title Company
$60,000 Chicago Title Company
$48,000 Lawyers Title Company
$21,111 Stewart Title Of California
$21,500 Stewart Title Of California
$85,000 None Available
-- Accommodation
-- Southland Title Of San Diego
$177,000 First American Title
$120,000 Fidelity Title
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $212,087
Previous Owner $139,753
Closed $90,000
Previous Owner $36,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner --
Previous Owner $125,250
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $80,000
Previous Owner $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $216,000 +2.9% $258 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 For Sale $210,000 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

Tax History

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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 $2,573 $114,166 $24,033 $90,133
2024 $2,344 $111,928 $23,562 $88,366
2023 $2,344 $109,734 $23,100 $86,634
2022 $2,163 $107,584 $22,648 $84,936
2021 $2,082 $105,475 $22,204 $83,271
2020 $1,939 $104,395 $21,977 $82,418
2019 $1,899 $104,395 $21,977 $82,418
2018 $1,842 $100,343 $21,125 $79,218
2017 $1,796 $98,376 $20,711 $77,665
2016 $1,839 $96,448 $20,305 $76,143
2015 $1,303 $60,000 $20,000 $40,000
2014 $969 $35,000 $8,750 $26,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Monica Carballo

    Homestead Real Estate

    11 Total Sales

    Monica Carballo
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  • Jason Moss

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jason Moss

    Moss Real Estate

    (661) 932-6677

    65 Total Sales

    Jason Moss
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202508221

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 199-067-03-00-5

California Kern County Taft 93268

517 Polk St, Taft, CA

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