$189,000

608 Kern St Taft, CA 93268

Estimated payment $1,107/month

Total Views 2,453
2 Beds
1 Bath
748 Sq Ft
$253 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Discover the potential at 608 Kern St located in central Taft! This is the perfect chance to break free from renting and invest in a home of your own. This charming property offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, indoor laundry, and a new roof to added a piece of mind, this home is ideal for a small family or first-time buyer.Located close to restaurants, shopping, and Taft College, it offers everyday convenience. You'll also appreciate the double-gate alley access for easy and secure parking.Plus - the property includes a non-permitted, unfinished bonus dwelling that you can complete and turn into extra income or additional living space.

Listing Agent

Alejandra Elliott

Miramar Realty License #01863395 Listed on: 01/24/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Interior Spaces

  • 748 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Schools

  • Roosevelt Taft Elementary School
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system

Community Details

  • Southern Pacific Railroad Cos Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03117016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Deposit Amount Required: 3500.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0700
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 748.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Call Listing Agent, None of the Above
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 1 Car Garage, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Evaporative, Floor/Wall Heater

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Parcel #: 03117016

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt_Taft

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,603 $112,200 $40,800 $71,400
2024 $1,603 $25,109 $15,065 $10,044
2023 $1,453 $24,618 $14,770 $9,848
2022 $1,328 $24,136 $14,481 $9,655
2021 $1,184 $23,664 $14,198 $9,466
2020 $1,008 $23,422 $14,053 $9,369
2019 $1,003 $23,422 $14,053 $9,369
2018 $996 $22,514 $13,508 $9,006
2017 $986 $22,074 $13,244 $8,830
2016 $966 $21,642 $12,985 $8,657
2015 $901 $21,317 $12,790 $8,527
2014 $846 $20,900 $12,540 $8,360
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/24/2026 01/24/26 For Sale $189,000 +71.8% $253 / Sq Ft
02/08/2024 02/08/24 Sold $110,000 +4.8% $147 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $105,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $110,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $20,000 Lsi Title Company Ca
Trustee Deed $30,970 Servicelink
Grant Deed $130,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed $98,000 Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $77,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $78,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202600922

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 031-170-16-00-3

California Kern County Taft 93268

608 Kern St, Taft, CA

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