NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Walnut Ave Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $330,000 - $405,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2019

Last sale price $186,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,300 / mo

28 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2019

Great opportunity on the La Cresta area home. Desirable location on an elevated corner lot. Features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and lots of living area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Walsh

Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker License #01380582 Listed on: 04/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Szczech

Watson Realty License #01471536

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 11,126 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as r1

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

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

Community Details

  • Skyline Park 02 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12329008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2554
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Living Area: 1404.00

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Disclosures: REO, Special Forms
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC,Central Heat,Evaporative

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Corner

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: r1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11126.00
  • Parcel #: 12329008

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Noble, Myra A.

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2024
Sold by
Blackburn Family Trust and Blackburn Mark William
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$351,147

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 12, 2019
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Blackburn Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Ron Walsh
Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Szczech
Watson Realty
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$186,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2019
Sold by
Boutwell Cathleen and Boutwell John H
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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  • Ulices Melendez Real Estate Agent - Ulices B. Melendez, Broker

    Ulices Melendez

    Ulices B. Melendez, Broker

    (661) 241-9624

    138 Total Sales

    3 in College Heights

    $380K - $504K Price Range

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  • Bart Tipton Real Estate Agent - Bart Tipton, Broker

    Bart Tipton

    Bart Tipton, Broker

    (661) 384-7043

    291 Total Sales

    5 in College Heights

    $254K - $460K Price Range

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  • William Gordon Real Estate Agent - Watson Realty

    William Gordon

    Watson Realty

    (805) 918-8011

    428 Total Sales

    9 in College Heights

    $230K - $420K Price Range

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  • Rony Velasquez Real Estate Agent - Reaz Realty

    Rony Velasquez

    Reaz Realty

    (657) 400-4736

    18 Total Sales

    1 in College Heights

    $289,000 Price

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  • Ryan Stevens Real Estate Agent - Pacific Shore Real Estate, Inc

    Ryan Stevens

    Pacific Shore Real Estate, Inc

    (661) 404-7474

    90 Total Sales

    4 in College Heights

    $260K - $355K Price Range

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  • Daysi Vergara Real Estate Agent - Infinity Real Estate Services

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    (661) 486-4283

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    $250K - $406K Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 Placer Title
Blackburn Family Trust $186,000 Lawyers Title Riverside
Federal National Mortgage Association $184,000 Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $412,500
Previous Owner Boutwell John H $349,125
Previous Owner Boutwell John H $60,000
Previous Owner Boutwell John H $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $186,000 +3.3% $132 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2019 04/16/19 For Sale $180,000 -- $128 / 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 $4,346 $303,960 $71,400 $232,560
2025 $3,314 $298,000 $70,000 $228,000
2024 $3,229 $203,416 $54,681 $148,735
2023 $3,229 $199,428 $53,609 $145,819
2022 $3,123 $195,518 $52,558 $142,960
2021 $3,013 $191,685 $51,528 $140,157
2020 $2,974 $189,720 $51,000 $138,720
2019 $550 $143,281 $23,862 $119,419
2018 $662 $137,720 $22,937 $114,783
2017 $661 $135,021 $22,488 $112,533
2016 $552 $132,375 $22,048 $110,327
2015 $543 $130,387 $21,717 $108,670
2014 $524 $127,834 $21,292 $106,542
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ron Walsh Real Estate Agent - Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ron Walsh

    Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker

    (661) 703-9820

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Ron Walsh
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  • JS

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jessica Szczech

    Watson Realty

    (661) 932-8024

    3 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Jessica Szczech
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21904444

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 123-290-08-00-5

California Kern County Bakersfield 93305 College Heights

538 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA

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