NOT LISTED FOR SALE

720 Stephens Dr Bakersfield, CA 93304

Benton Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $275,000 - $377,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2018

Last sale price $185,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,997/month

73 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2018

Take a look at this nice centrally located 3 bedroom home close to schools and shopping. Features lots of tile flooring and a large living area. Granite countertops in the kitchen and stainless steel appliances. New paint inside and out. Detached garage in the back yard. Two brand new dualpac units on the newly certified roof. Ready to move in for the new year!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ron Walsh

Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker License #01380582 Listed on: 12/27/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorena Velasquez

Portfolio Properties License #01960757

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,408 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as r1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,980 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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14713213

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,408 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: None
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1701
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Living Area: 1980.00

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Disclosures: REO, Special Forms
  • 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: 7408.00
  • Parcel #: 14713213

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Evergreen

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2021
Sold by
Velasquez Abraham Valenzuela
Bought by
Velasquez Lorena
Current Estimated Value
$335,404

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,113
Outstanding Balance
$161,511
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,893

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 27, 2017
Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Espinoza Lorena
Seller's Agent
Ron Walsh
Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker
Buyer's Agent
Lorena Velasquez
Portfolio Properties
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%
Original Mortgage
$181,649
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2017
Sold by
Capalac Ventura Ryan C and Capalac Anito Maria Fe
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2013
Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Rodriguez Jason
Bought by
Capalac Ventura Ryan C and Capalac Anito Maria Fe
Seller's Agent
Jason Rodriguez
LPT Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sherri Camargo
Majestic Palm Realty
List Price
$154,000
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
2.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$150,100
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2013
Closed on
Mar 6, 2013
Sold by
Bank Of America N A
Bought by
Rodriguez Jason
Seller's Agent
Debbie Banducci
Unknown Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jason Rodriguez
LPT Realty, Inc.
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$106,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,600
6.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2012
Sold by
Sims Edmond D
Bought by
Bank Of America Na and U S Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2006
Sold by
Sims Vanessa
Bought by
Sims Edmond D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
7.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2005
Sold by
Sims Vanessa
Bought by
Sims Edmond D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,250
Interest Rate
7.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2003
Sold by
Sims Vanessa and Burrow Vanessa
Bought by
Sims Edmond D and Sims Vanessa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2000
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Burrow Vanessa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,033
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1999
Sold by
Midfirst Bank
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1999
Sold by
Gillis Robert J and Gillis Victoria L
Bought by
Midfirst Bank
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
Velasquez Lorena -- First American Title Company
Espinoza Lorena $185,000 Stewart Title
Federal National Mortgage Association $154,047 First American Title
Capalac Ventura Ryan C $158,000 Placer Title Company
Rodriguez Jason $106,500 North American Title
Bank Of America Na $91,100 Landsafe Title
Sims Edmond D -- Southland Title Company
Sims Edmond D -- Commonwealth Title
Sims Edmond D -- Fidelity Title
Burrow Vanessa $94,000 American Title Co
Hud -- United Title Company
Midfirst Bank $94,382 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Velasquez Lorena $177,113
Closed Espinoza Lorena $181,649
Previous Owner Capalac Ventura Ryan C $150,100
Previous Owner Sims Edmond D $228,000
Previous Owner Sims Edmond D $225,250
Previous Owner Sims Edmond D $144,000
Previous Owner Burrow Vanessa $93,033
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $93 / Sq Ft
03/11/2018 03/11/18 Pending -- -- --
12/27/2017 12/27/17 For Sale $189,900 +20.2% $96 / Sq Ft
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Sold $158,000 +2.6% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/18/2013 09/18/13 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2013 06/18/13 For Sale $154,000 +44.6% $78 / Sq Ft
03/27/2013 03/27/13 Sold $106,500 +6.6% $54 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2013 01/15/13 For Sale $99,900 -- $50 / 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 $3,022 $210,492 $39,821 $170,671
2024 $2,948 $206,366 $39,041 $167,325
2023 $2,948 $202,321 $38,276 $164,045
2022 $2,858 $198,355 $37,526 $160,829
2021 $2,759 $194,467 $36,791 $157,676
2020 $2,759 $192,474 $36,414 $156,060
2019 $2,660 $192,474 $36,414 $156,060
2018 $2,327 $170,219 $32,319 $137,900
2017 $2,311 $166,883 $31,686 $135,197
2016 $2,108 $163,612 $31,065 $132,547
2015 $2,105 $161,156 $30,599 $130,557
2014 $2,033 $158,000 $30,000 $128,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ron Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ron Walsh

    Ron Walsh, Real Estate Broker

    (661) 703-9820

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Ron Walsh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Lorena Velasquez

    Portfolio Properties

    6 Total Sales

    Lorena Velasquez
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Debbie Banducci

    Unknown Broker

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  • Jason Rodriguez

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jason Rodriguez

    LPT Realty, Inc.

    (661) 220-9773

    4 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Jason Rodriguez
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  • Sherri Camargo

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sherri Camargo

    Majestic Palm Realty

    (661) 303-3157

    92 Total Sales

    Sherri Camargo
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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 21714343

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 147-132-13-00-0

California Kern County Bakersfield 93304 Benton Park

720 Stephens Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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