NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Walnut Ave Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $372,258

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 2, 2018

Last sale price $233,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,433 / mo

120 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2018

Great big yards, LARGE Kitchen, hard wood floors, full wall picture window and park like backyard. Split wing second master bedroom. Walk in the door and fall in love. Full of Charm, personality and style. A Jewel of a home tucked into a quite street. Stunning, well cared for home in the North LaCresta neighborhood. Friendly unobtrusive neighbors on both sides. Make an offer before we turn it into a rental.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shay Brandon Burke

Unknown Broker License #01495324 Listed on: 06/04/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Price

Keller Williams Realty License #01965551

Keller Williams Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 11,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Schools

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

Community Details

  • Skyline Park Sub #2 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12329011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2573
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1654.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC,Central Heat

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11209.00
  • Parcel #: 12329011

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hills, Stella

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2018
Closed on
Nov 1, 2018
Sold by
Soto Matthew
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shay Brandon Burke
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Tina Price
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.3%
Current Estimated Value
$372,258

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,258
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$221,350
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2018
Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Burke Shay Brandon
Bought by
Soto Camelia
Seller's Agent
Shay Brandon Burke
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Tina Price
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,350
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2015
Sold by
Amw Properties Llc
Bought by
Burke Shay Brandon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,203
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2015
Sold by
Arnold Wayne Watkins and Arnold Mary
Bought by
Amw Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 24, 2012
Closed on
Sep 26, 2013
Sold by
Shugarts Kenneth
Bought by
Arnold Wayne Watkins and Arnold Mary
Seller's Agent
Daniel Marlowe
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Marlowe
Unknown Broker
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2012
Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Vega Laura
Bought by
Shugarts Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Daniel Marlowe
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Marlowe
Unknown Broker
List Price
$40,000
Sold Price
$65,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
62.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
177.27%
Original Mortgage
$73,027
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2000
Sold by
Stohlman Mary
Bought by
Buchanan Sandra Gale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,521
Interest Rate
7.89%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in College Heights, CA

  • Greg Holland Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors

    Greg Holland

    Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors

    (661) 218-2406

    204 Total Sales

    6 in College Heights

    $215K - $449K Price Range

    Greg Holland
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  • Wesley Willingham Real Estate Agent - New Concept Realty, Inc.

    Wesley Willingham

    New Concept Realty, Inc.

    (661) 535-0987

    54 Total Sales

    3 in College Heights

    $195K - $457K Price Range

    Wesley Willingham
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  • Paris Davis Real Estate Agent - The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.

    Paris Davis

    The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.

    (661) 426-8388

    91 Total Sales

    4 in College Heights

    $290K - $415K Price Range

    Paris Davis
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  • Ryan Davidson Real Estate Agent - SafeGuard Realty Investments

    Ryan Davidson

    SafeGuard Realty Investments

    (661) 410-7680

    102 Total Sales

    5 in College Heights

    $320K - $603K Price Range

    Ryan Davidson
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  • Shanti Brinsfield Real Estate Agent - Watson Realty

    Shanti Brinsfield

    Watson Realty

    (661) 387-2585

    109 Total Sales

    7 in College Heights

    $220K - $400K Price Range

    Shanti Brinsfield
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  • Sylvia Cable Real Estate Agent - Watson Realty

    Sylvia Cable

    Watson Realty

    (661) 427-2949

    41 Total Sales

    3 in College Heights

    $190K - $490K Price Range

    Sylvia Cable
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Placer Title Er
Soto Camelia $233,000 Placer Title Er
Burke Shay Brandon $165,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Amw Properties Llc -- None Available
Arnold Wayne Watkins $150,000 Chicago Title Company
Shugarts Kenneth -- Placer Title Company
Shugarts Kenneth $65,000 Placer Title Company
Buchanan Sandra Gale $99,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $219,000
Closed Soto Camelia $221,350
Previous Owner Burke Shay Brandon $165,203
Previous Owner Shugarts Kenneth $73,027
Previous Owner Buchanan Sandra Gale $15,000
Previous Owner Buchanan Sandra Gail $6,676
Previous Owner Buchanan Sandra $101,250
Previous Owner Buchanan Sandra Gale $75,521
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Sold $233,000 +1.3% $141 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Sale $230,000 +53.3% $139 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Sold $150,000 +0.1% $121 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2013 09/01/13 Pending -- -- --
12/24/2012 12/24/12 For Sale $149,900 +130.6% $121 / Sq Ft
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Sold $65,000 +62.5% $52 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2012 11/07/12 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2012 10/05/12 For Sale $40,000 -- $32 / 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
2026 $3,984 $265,108 $56,889 $208,219
2025 $3,918 $259,911 $55,774 $204,137
2024 $3,823 $254,816 $54,681 $200,135
2023 $3,823 $249,820 $53,609 $196,211
2022 $3,709 $244,922 $52,558 $192,364
2021 $3,593 $240,121 $51,528 $188,593
2020 $3,553 $237,660 $51,000 $186,660
2019 $3,458 $237,660 $51,000 $186,660
2018 $2,686 $171,666 $41,616 $130,050
2017 $2,664 $168,300 $40,800 $127,500
2016 $2,342 $165,000 $40,000 $125,000
2015 $2,232 $152,996 $35,699 $117,297
2014 -- $150,000 $35,000 $115,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • SB

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Shay Brandon Burke

    Unknown Broker

  • TP

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tina Price

    Keller Williams Realty

    (661) 742-8474

    3 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Tina Price
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  • DM

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Daniel Marlowe

    Unknown Broker

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21806800

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 123-290-11-00-3

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 College Heights

520 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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