$420,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

5303 Sand Castle Ct Bakersfield, CA 93312

Riverlakes Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,575 Sq Ft
6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$267 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Centennial High School Rated A-
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of October 2025

Living near a lake is a dream you can achieve! Not only does this Riverlakes home have a beautifully remodeled kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counters, updated stainless steel appliances, and a huge pantry, you'll find gorgeous new wood-look LVP flooring throughout, new ceiling fans, recessed, and updated lighting, and a wonderful split-wing layout! Boasting a large primary bedroom with big walk in closet, it also features 2 sinks and a spacious shower in the primary bath. Enjoy the convenience of indoor laundry, and a humongous walk-in storage room in addition to all the space in the attached 2 car garage. You'll be delighted to discover that this home is on a cul-de-sac street, and that is has one of the best locations within the community because of a secret path straight to the private community pools and BBQ areas! Row your boat in the lake every day! Book your appointment now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Collins

Watson Realty License #613837 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisabet Ruelas

Elevate Realty License #02019696

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Bimat Elementary School
  • Norris Middle School
  • Centennial High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 49427230

Community Details

Overview

  • Riverlakes Association
  • 5436 Ph 1 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: Other
  • Deposit Amount Required: 5000.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 1575.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: CC&Rs, HOA Fees, Mello-Roos
  • Pool Features: Community

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Assoc. Club Hse/Rec, Homeowners Assoc., Assoc. Pool, Assoc. Park
  • Association Fee: 50.00
  • Association Name: Riverlakes

Schools

  • High School: Centennial
  • Middle Or Junior School: Norris

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Parcel #: 49427230

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bimat

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Sep 19, 2025
Sold by
Smith Family Trust and Smith Vincent Wayne
Bought by
Moreno Justin and Medrano-Ventura Milagro
Seller's Agent
Terri Collins
Watson Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elisabet Ruelas
Elevate Realty
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$421,224

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,224
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.08%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Outstanding Balance
$395,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$26,224

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Michels Andrew
Bought by
Smith Chanie N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Smith Chanie N and Smith Toni J
Bought by
Smith Family Trust and Smith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2024
Sold by
Trustee Corps and Mtc Financial Inc
Bought by
Smith Chanie N and Smith Toni J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Frey Mark W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,300
Interest Rate
8.27%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2000
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2000
Sold by
Ball Thomas W
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1997
Sold by
Coleman Homes Inc
Bought by
Ball Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,900
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $420,000 Ticor Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $286,100 None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $115,000 American Title Co
Corporate Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $128,649 First American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $117,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,300 VA
Previous Owner $115,900 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $420,000 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $420,000 -- $267 / 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 $3,519 $385,560 $102,000 $283,560
2024 $3,373 $173,265 $45,192 $128,073
2023 $3,373 $169,868 $44,306 $125,562
2022 $3,313 $166,538 $43,438 $123,100
2021 $3,201 $163,274 $42,587 $120,687
2020 $3,184 $161,601 $42,151 $119,450
2019 $2,998 $161,601 $42,151 $119,450
2018 $2,989 $155,327 $40,515 $114,812
2017 $2,981 $152,282 $39,721 $112,561
2016 $2,825 $149,297 $38,943 $110,354
2015 $2,770 $147,056 $38,359 $108,697
2014 $2,709 $144,176 $37,608 $106,568
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terri Collins

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Terri Collins

    Watson Realty

    (661) 332-2230

    3 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Terri Collins
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Elisabet Ruelas

    Elevate Realty

    (661) 380-0765

    1 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Elisabet Ruelas
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202509780

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 494-272-30-00-1

California Kern County Bakersfield 93312 Riverlakes

5303 Sand Castle Ct, Bakersfield, CA

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