Just Listed! This charming remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath home plus bonus 1/2 bathroom features a stylish iron front door, energy-efficient dual-pane windows, with an open-concept layout, and solar. Situated on an oversized lot, there's ample space to expand, possible ADU, entertain, or garden. Located in a quiet neighborhood near Taft College, schools and parks, this move-in-ready gem offers charm, comfort, and room to grow! Financing is welcome!
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$216,000
517 Polk St, Taft, CA 93268
3beds
838sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$218,900 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$1,444 Estimated rent
Home value
$218,900
$195,000 - $245,000
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Oversized lotOpen-concept layoutEnergy-efficient dual-pane windows
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Listed by:
Monica G. Carballo DRE #02122397 661-340-8648 monicagcrealestate@gmail.com,
Homestead Real Estate
Bought with:
Jason Damian Moss, DRE #01705005
Moss Real Estate
Source: Bakersfield AOR,MLS#: 202508221
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 838
- Total interior livable area: 838 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, RV Access/Parking
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 19906703
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: PPA Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Taft
- Subdivision: First Addition To The Townsite
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2025 | Sold | $216,000+2.9%$258/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $210,000$251/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000+121.1%$251/sqft |
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| 5/29/2015 | Sold | $95,000+58.3%$113/sqft |
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| 5/9/2015 | Listing removed | $795$1/sqft |
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| 5/8/2015 | Price change | $795-6.5%$1/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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| 10/20/2014 | Sold | $60,000+25%$72/sqft |
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| 3/9/2012 | Sold | $48,000+127.4%$57/sqft |
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| 11/3/2010 | Sold | $21,111-1.8%$25/sqft |
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| 2/17/2010 | Sold | $21,500-74.7%$26/sqft |
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| 6/22/2009 | Sold | $85,000$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,692 +4.6% | $114,166 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,573 +9.7% | $111,928 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,344 +8.4% | $109,734 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,163 | $107,584 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $105,475 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,939 +2.1% | $104,395 |
| 2019 | $1,899 +3.1% | $104,395 +4% |
| 2018 | $1,842 +2.6% | $100,343 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,796 -2.3% | $98,376 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,839 +41.1% | $96,448 +60.7% |
| 2015 | $1,303 +34.5% | $60,000 +71.4% |
| 2014 | $969 | $35,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,000 +18.3% |
| 2012 | $868 +3.2% | $29,580 +2% |
| 2011 | $840 +11.6% | $29,000 +38.1% |
| 2010 | $753 +1.7% | $21,000 -19.2% |
| 2009 | $741 -18.2% | $25,996 -38.8% |
| 2008 | $906 +1.9% | $42,448 +2% |
| 2007 | $888 +1.8% | $41,616 +2% |
| 2006 | $873 +1.8% | $40,800 +2% |
| 2005 | $857 +7.8% | $40,000 +14.6% |
| 2004 | $795 +3.7% | $34,910 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $767 | $34,271 +4% |
| 2002 | $767 +5.6% | $32,942 +2% |
| 2001 | $726 | $32,297 |
| 2000 | -- | $32,297 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 93268
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Lincoln Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Taft Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jefferson_Taft
- Middle: Lincoln
- High: Taft
- District: Taft City
Source: Bakersfield AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- California
- Kern County
- Taft
- 93268
- 517 Polk St
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