NOT LISTED FOR SALE

709 Castro Ln Bakersfield, CA 93304

Benton Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $283,000 - $318,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 12, 2020

Last sale price $180,000 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,899 / mo

187 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Air
  • 1-Story Property
  • Hampton Cove Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of March 2020

New septic-clear termite-already appraised -ready to close make offer subject to current escrow cancellation Upgraded home in quiet residential neighborhood

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Don Simpson

TRI-CAL REALTY License #589734 Listed on: 08/07/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Miriam Alvarez

Miramar Realty License #01384002

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,679 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R!

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Evergreen Elementary School
  • Curran Middle School
  • West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14713207

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

7,679 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1763
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Living Area: 1198.00

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R!
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7679.00
  • Parcel #: 14713207

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2019
Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Offutt Linda and Wanda L Huesby Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Don Simpson
TRI-CAL REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Miriam Alvarez
Miramar Realty
List Price
$180,500
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.28%
Current Estimated Value
$301,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$177,230
Outstanding Balance
$153,448
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$148,040

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Huesby Wanda L
Bought by
Offutt Linda and Wanda L Huesby Trust
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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    Eduardo Farfan

    The Mora Partners Inc.

    (661) 426-8247

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Park

    $435,000 Price

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  • Sherie Howard Real Estate Agent - Sherie Howard & Associates, Inc

    Sherie Howard

    Sherie Howard & Associates, Inc

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    $338,000 Price

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  • Paris Davis Real Estate Agent - The Davis Group Real Estate, Inc.

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    $325,000 Price

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$180,500 Ticor Title Company
Offutt Linda -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $177,230
Previous Owner Huesby Wanda L $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Sold $180,000 -0.3% $150 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2019 08/07/19 For Sale $180,500 -- $151 / 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 $2,914 $200,788 $39,040 $161,748
2025 $2,865 $196,852 $38,275 $158,577
2024 $2,793 $192,993 $37,525 $155,468
2023 $2,793 $189,210 $36,790 $152,420
2022 $2,705 $185,501 $36,069 $149,432
2021 $2,608 $181,864 $35,362 $146,502
2020 $990 $56,740 $10,398 $46,342
2019 $969 $56,740 $10,398 $46,342
2018 $938 $54,540 $9,996 $44,544
2017 $927 $53,471 $9,800 $43,671
2016 $865 $52,423 $9,608 $42,815
2015 $863 $51,636 $9,464 $42,172
2014 $833 $50,625 $9,279 $41,346
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • DS

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Don Simpson

    TRI-CAL REALTY

    (661) 900-3526

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Don Simpson
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  • MA

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Miriam Alvarez

    Miramar Realty

    (661) 304-0956

    23 Total Sales

    Miriam Alvarez
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21909401

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 147-132-07-00-3

California Kern County Bakersfield 93304 Benton Park

709 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA

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