Pending

$140,000

1209 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306

3beds

1baths

1,024sqft

$999/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

0.27 Acres Lot

$138,600 Zestimate^®

$137/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Plenty of lot space

This Fixer-upper is a great opportunity to remodel to live in or rent. 2 bedrooms do not have closets. There is plenty of lot space for you to build another ADU home on this 11761 sq ft lot. Cash or hard money only due to condition.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1

Heating

Floor/Wall Heater

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,024
Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: None, Open, RV Access/Parking
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 0.27 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 13520225
Zoning: R1
Zoning description: R1
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

Year built: 1947

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Mesa Acres

Location

Region: Bakersfield

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $137/sqft
Tax assessed value: $30,321
Annual tax amount: $1,122
Date on market: 7/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 7 days

Estimated market value

$138,600

$132,000 - $146,000

$1,602/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/19/2026	Pending sale	$140,000$137/sqft
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202607598 Report a problem
7/14/2026	Listed for sale	$140,000$137/sqft
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202607598 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,122 +3.2%	$30,321 +2%
2024	$1,087 +3.9%	$29,727 +2%
2023	$1,047 +7.2%	$29,145 +2%
2022	$976	$28,575 +2%
2021	--	$28,015 +1%
2020	$837 +2.1%	$27,729
2019	$820 +3.9%	$27,729 +4%
2018	$789 +2.2%	$26,653 +2%
2017	$772 +3.5%	$26,131 +2%
2016	$746 +0.6%	$25,620 +1.5%
2015	$742 +2.7%	$25,236 +2%
2014	$722	$24,742 +0.4%
2013	--	$24,632 +2%
2012	$678 +7.2%	$24,150 +2%
2011	$633 -1.4%	$23,678 +0.7%
2010	$642 +0%	$23,503 -0.2%
2009	$641 -8.5%	$23,559 +2%
2008	$701 +1.9%	$23,098 +2%
2007	$688 +3.2%	$22,646 +2%
2006	$667 +4.1%	$22,203 +2%
2005	$640 +17.7%	$21,769
2004	$544 +8.8%	$21,769 +1.9%
2003	$500	$21,371 +4%
2002	$500 +2.1%	$20,543 +2%
2001	$490	$20,141
2000	--	$20,141

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: East Niles

Getting around

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

32 / 100

Some Transit

50 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

5/10
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
Grades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
2/10
Walter Stiern Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
5/10
Foothill High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Pioneer Drive
Middle: Stiern, Walter
High: Foothill

Source: Bakersfield AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.