NOT LISTED FOR SALE

717 Castro Ln Bakersfield, CA 93304

Benton Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $282,000 - $314,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$249/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 29, 2012

Last sale price $97,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 207% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,769 / mo

195 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2012

Completely remodeled charming 3 bedrooms/1.75 bath home in SW. Near Valley Plaza Mall, elementary school and freeway access. New 18'x18' tile floor, new paint throughout, new granite counter tops in kitchen and bath room. New appliances, new carpet, new front door and French door. Everthing is new. Move in condition. Regular sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

YA MEEK

Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT License #01310942 Listed on: 11/16/2011

Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT

Last Buyer's Agent

Miguel A. Hernandez

Diamond Realty Group License #01904653

Diamond Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,566 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

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
  • Sequoia Middle School
  • West High School

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14713209

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

7,566 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1737
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 1.75
  • 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,Central Heat

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7566.00
  • Parcel #: 14713209

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$297,919

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
0.0663%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2011
Closed on
Jun 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
YA MEEK
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
Buyer's Agent
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$97,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$94,541
Interest Rate
0.0374%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2011
Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
YA MEEK
Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT
Buyer's Agent
Miguel A. Hernandez
Diamond Realty Group
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$97,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-2.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,541
Interest Rate
0.0374%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,750
Interest Rate
0.0812%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Ticor Title Company
-- Chicago Title Bakersfield
-- Placer Title Company
$97,000 Placer Title Company
$53,500 Premium Title Of California
$79,000 Accommodation
-- Ticor Title Co Brea Branch
$150,500 Fidelity National Title Co
$43,162 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $178,000
Previous Owner $85,000
Previous Owner $89,000
Previous Owner $94,541
Previous Owner $183,750
Previous Owner $155,000
Previous Owner $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $97,000 -2.9% $81 / Sq Ft
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2011 11/16/11 For Sale $99,900 -- $83 / 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 $1,917 $121,823 $25,114 $96,709
2024 $1,917 $119,435 $24,622 $94,813
2023 $1,860 $117,094 $24,140 $92,954
2022 $1,783 $114,799 $23,667 $91,132
2021 $1,694 $112,549 $23,203 $89,346
2020 $1,650 $111,396 $22,966 $88,430
2019 $1,616 $111,396 $22,966 $88,430
2018 $1,569 $107,073 $22,075 $84,998
2017 $1,556 $104,975 $21,643 $83,332
2016 $1,429 $102,918 $21,219 $81,699
2015 $1,427 $101,373 $20,901 $80,472
2014 $1,378 $99,388 $20,492 $78,896
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Y

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    YA MEEK

    Coldwell Banker Preferred,RLT

    (661) 836-2345

    2 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    YA MEEK
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  • Miguel A. Hernandez

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Miguel A. Hernandez

    Diamond Realty Group

    (661) 778-9135

    5 in this area

    253 Total Sales

    Miguel A. Hernandez
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21113791

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 147-132-09-00-9

California Kern County Bakersfield 93304 Benton Park

717 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA

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