$86,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2013

520 Columbus St Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,954 Sq Ft
10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$44 Per Sq Ft

28% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2015

2 Story home on a large lot, fireplace, ZONED R-2 Let your imagination run wild with a 10,000 sq ft lot and a 1954 sq ft house, plenty of room to raise a family with room to roam for the kids. Regular Sale not a short sale or an REO. Seller may consider seller carry with substantial down payment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Herrick

Marc Luter Referral Office License #01486172 Listed on: 01/16/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Pete Peralta

Miramar International-Riverwal License #1307225

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,653

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R2

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

  • Noble Elementary School
  • Washington Middle School
  • East High School

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12308020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,653

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

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
  • 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,Floor/Wall Heater

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000.00
  • Parcel #: 12308020

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Noble, Myra A.

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
$308,601

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,601
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$3,540
Outstanding Balance
$2,720
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$317,677

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 International-Riverwal
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $125,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $86,000 Placer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title
Grant Deed $67,000 First American Title Ins Co
Trustee Deed $60,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,540 FHA
Open $115,862 FHA
Previous Owner $92,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $63,650 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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

    4 in this area

    149 Total Sales

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  • Pete Peralta

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Pete Peralta

    Miramar International-Riverwal

    (661) 805-1053

    2 in this area

    174 Total Sales

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  • Elvia Alvarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Elvia Alvarez

    RE/MAX

    19 Total Sales

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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: 21300577

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 123-080-20-00-8

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 College Heights

520 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA

This home is located at 520 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and is currently priced at $86,000, approximately $44 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 520 Columbus St 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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