$260,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

525 Washington Ave Taft, CA 93268

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,299 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$113 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of June 2025

Located in Taft Heights, one of Taft's most desirable neighborhoods, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers incredible potential. Featuring a large backyard with a pool and in-ground spa, this property is perfect for someone ready to bring it back to life. The home needs a complete remodel but has great bones and layout. Whether you're an investor or a homeowner with vision, this is your chance to create your dream home in a prime location. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity-homes in this area dont come around often!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Cox

Bill Mell & Associates License #02176610 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus Garcia

The Mora Partners Inc. License #01435440

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,299 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Taft View Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03907214

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Deposit Amount Required: 3000.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2400
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 2299.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: REO
  • Pool Features: Inground, Spa

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Parcel #: 03907214

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Parkview

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
William And Stephanie Streb Family Trust and Pellerin Family Trust
Bought by
Melendez Jesus
Seller's Agent
Michael Cox
Bill Mell & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Jesus Garcia
The Mora Partners Inc.
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-13.33%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$293,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2024
Sold by
Sbs Trust Deed Network
Bought by
William And Stephanie Streb Family Trust and Pellerin Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2023
Sold by
Ramirez Jairo Cesar Verduzco
Bought by
Arredondo Noemi Hernandez

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2023
Sold by
Arredondo Noemi Hernandez
Bought by
Ramirez Jairo Cesar Verduz

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Arredondo Noemi Hernandez
Bought by
Arredondo Noemi Hernandez

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2007
Sold by
Stockton Gerald and Stockton Gerald A
Bought by
Stockton Gerald A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
8.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $260,000 Placer Title
Trustee Deed $291,079 None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $117,500 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $260,000 -13.3% $113 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $300,000 +71.4% $130 / Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $175,000 0.0% $105 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $175,000 -- $105 / 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 $5,054 $300,000 $40,000 $260,000
2024 $5,054 $320,000 $35,000 $285,000
2023 $3,871 $236,205 $33,106 $203,099
2022 $3,304 $195,500 $30,600 $164,900
2021 $2,645 $144,570 $37,603 $106,967
2020 $2,396 $143,089 $37,218 $105,871
2019 $2,367 $143,089 $37,218 $105,871
2018 $2,326 $137,535 $35,774 $101,761
2017 $2,262 $134,839 $35,073 $99,766
2016 $2,326 $132,196 $34,386 $97,810
2015 $2,138 $130,211 $33,870 $96,341
2014 $2,018 $127,661 $33,207 $94,454
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202504353

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 039-072-14-00-8