NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Walnut Ave Bakersfield, CA 93305

College Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $321,000 - $416,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2019

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

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,188 / 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

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
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$356,034

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 12, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
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
9.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 Placer Title
$100,000 Placer Title
$186,000 Lawyers Title Riverside
$184,000 Accommodation
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
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

    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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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jessica Szczech

    Watson Realty

    (661) 932-8024

    3 in this area

    48 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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