NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Columbus St Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $257,000 - $377,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,954 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2015

Last sale price $125,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 153% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,865/month

155 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2015

Come look at this large property featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. It is two stories with plenty of room, lots of tile throughout and so much more. Perfect home the first-time homebuyer or the really savvy investor. Call us today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carlos Padilla

Watson Realty License #01487576 Listed on: 08/25/2014

Co-Listed By

Pete Peralta

Miramar Realty License #1307225

Last Buyer's Agent

Elvia Alvarez

RE/MAX Golden Empire License #1781024

RE/MAX Golden Empire

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,954 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • East High School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12308020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2296
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 6105
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Area: 1954.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Evaporative

Schools

  • High School: East
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000.00
  • Parcel #: 12308020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2014
Closed on
Jan 16, 2015
Sold by
Latitude Properties Llc
Bought by
Juarez Simon Francisco A and Juarez Gavino Esther
Seller's Agent
Carlos Padilla
Watson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elvia Alvarez
RE/MAX Golden Empire
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Current Estimated Value
$316,536

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,536
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.89%
Original Mortgage
$115,862
Outstanding Balance
$91,627
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$224,909

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2013
Closed on
Feb 23, 2013
Sold by
Waldo Donald E and Lockhart Waldo Margaret
Bought by
Latitude Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Roger Herrick
Marc Luter Referral Office
Buyer's Agent
Pete Peralta
Miramar Realty
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$86,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-27.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Waldo Donald E
Bought by
Waldo Donald E and Lockhart Waldo Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,800
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1997
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Waldo Donald E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,650
Interest Rate
7.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 1996
Sold by
Cole Jason M and Cole Faun D
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
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
Juarez Simon Francisco A $125,000 Stewart Title
Latitude Properties Llc $86,000 Placer Title
Waldo Donald E -- American Title
Waldo Donald E $67,000 First American Title Ins Co
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $60,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Juarez Simon Francisco A $115,862
Previous Owner Waldo Donald E $92,800
Previous Owner Waldo Donald E $63,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $125,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
01/28/2015 01/28/15 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2014 08/25/14 For Sale $125,000 +45.3% $64 / Sq Ft
02/28/2013 02/28/13 Sold $86,000 -27.7% $44 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/29/2013 01/29/13 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2013 01/16/13 For Sale $119,000 -- $61 / 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 $2,653 $150,219 $36,051 $114,168
2024 $2,580 $147,275 $35,345 $111,930
2023 $2,580 $144,388 $34,652 $109,736
2022 $2,483 $141,558 $33,973 $107,585
2021 $2,379 $138,783 $33,307 $105,476
2020 $2,341 $137,361 $32,966 $104,395
2019 $2,270 $137,361 $32,966 $104,395
2018 $2,210 $132,030 $31,687 $100,343
2017 $2,190 $129,442 $31,066 $98,376
2016 $1,916 $126,905 $30,457 $96,448
2015 $1,496 $88,114 $25,614 $62,500
2014 $1,457 $86,389 $25,113 $61,276
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carlos Padilla

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Carlos Padilla

    Watson Realty

    (661) 859-5762

    5 in this area

    172 Total Sales

    Carlos Padilla
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  • Pete Peralta

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Pete Peralta

    Miramar Realty

    (661) 805-1053

    2 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Pete Peralta
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Roger Herrick

    Marc Luter Referral Office

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21409126

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 123-080-20-00-8

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 College Heights

520 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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