NOT LISTED FOR SALE

615 Cherokee Dr Bakersfield, CA 93309

Southwest Bakersfield Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $308,009 - $323,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,136 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 14, 2026

Last sale price $325,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,964 / mo

56 Days on Market

About This Home

As of January 2026

Charming Southwest 3 Bedroom Home with Modern Upgrades! Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bed, 1-bath home in a desirable Southwest Bakersfield neighborhood, close to shopping, schools, and restaurants. Enjoy peace of mind with recent upgrades, including a brand new AC unit, solar panels with their backup battery, a new water heater, and a water softener system. Sitting on a generous 6,969 sqft lot, this home offers comfort, functionality, and a convenient location. Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in-ready home. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Simental

Keller Williams VIP Properties License #02194676 Listed on: 11/13/2025

Keller Williams VIP Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Carina Ceja

Avalar Real Estate Alliance License #01805535

Avalar Real Estate Alliance

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Schools

  • Munsey Elementary School
  • Curran Middle School
  • West High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14929102

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: Other
  • Deposit Amount Required: 3150.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Living Area: 1136.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None of the Above
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat

Schools

  • High School: West
  • Middle Or Junior School: Curran

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Parcel #: 14929102

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Munsey, Millie

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2025
Closed on
Dec 8, 2025
Sold by
Martinez Claudio and Martinez Anabelia
Bought by
Cardenas Gabriel Anthony and Tapia Leslie
Seller's Agent
Cindy Simental
Keller Williams VIP Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carina Ceja
Avalar Real Estate Alliance
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.17%
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$317,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,748
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.86%
Original Mortgage
$319,113
Outstanding Balance
$318,807
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$1,555

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Kiner Josh
Bought by
Martinez Claudio and Martinez Anabelia
Seller's Agent
Jesse Corona
Miramar Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Non-Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$212,000
Sold Price
$212,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$201,400
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2014
Closed on
Jun 6, 2014
Sold by
Shakin Steven H and Mendelsohn Madeline Rose
Bought by
Kiner Josh
Seller's Agent
Betty Byrom
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Corona
Miramar Realty
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$134,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$121,400
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Shakin Steven H and Mendelsohn Madeline R
Bought by
Shakin Steven H and Mendelsohn Madeline Rose

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Castaneda Juan J
Bought by
Shakin Steven H and Mendelsohn Madeline R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,450
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2001
Sold by
Cisneros Elena Gracila
Bought by
Castaneda Juan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1998
Sold by
Cisneros Elena Gracila
Bought by
Castaneda Juan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,900
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1997
Sold by
Austin Avis E and Austin Donald E
Bought by
Castaneda Juan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,900
Interest Rate
7.13%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cardenas Gabriel Anthony $325,000 First American Title
Martinez Claudio $212,000 Ticor Title Company
Kiner Josh $135,000 Chicago Title Company
Shakin Steven H -- --
Shakin Steven H $130,500 Commonwealth Title
Castaneda Juan J -- Fidelity National Title
Castaneda Juan J -- Chicago Title Co
Castaneda Juan J $62,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cardenas Gabriel Anthony $319,113
Previous Owner Martinez Claudio $201,400
Previous Owner Kiner Josh $121,400
Previous Owner Shakin Steven H $117,450
Previous Owner Castaneda Juan J $40,000
Previous Owner Castaneda Juan J $58,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Sold $325,000 +3.2% $286 / Sq Ft
01/08/2026 01/08/26 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $315,000 +48.6% $277 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $212,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2020 08/31/20 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $212,000 +57.2% $187 / Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Sold $134,900 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2014 05/16/14 For Sale $134,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

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 $3,240 $229,472 $43,296 $186,176
2024 $3,240 $224,974 $42,448 $182,526
2023 $3,162 $220,564 $41,616 $178,948
2022 $3,069 $216,240 $40,800 $175,440
2021 $2,968 $212,000 $40,000 $172,000
2020 $2,131 $151,315 $33,624 $117,691
2019 $2,087 $151,315 $33,624 $117,691
2018 $2,017 $145,441 $32,319 $113,122
2017 $2,003 $142,590 $31,686 $110,904
2016 $1,833 $139,795 $31,065 $108,730
2015 $1,830 $137,696 $30,599 $107,097
2014 $1,517 $105,000 $26,000 $79,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Cindy Simental

    Keller Williams VIP Properties

    (818) 488-4281

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Cindy Simental
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Carina Ceja

    Avalar Real Estate Alliance

    (661) 586-8070

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Carina Ceja
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jesse Corona

    Miramar Realty

    27 Total Sales

    Jesse Corona
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non-Member Non-Member

    Non-Member Office

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Betty Byrom

    Unknown Broker

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202512682

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 149-291-02-00-2

California Kern County Bakersfield 93309 Southwest Bakersfield

615 Cherokee Dr, Bakersfield, CA

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