Take a look at this excellent investment opportunity nestled on a spacious half-acre lot with endless potential! This property features a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with two separate living areas and a versatile bonus room attached to the rear of the home - ideal for a storage room or hobby space. Enjoy recent upgrades including a one-year-old evaporative cooler and a new composition roof installed in 2019. The large garage/shop provides ample space for two vehicles plus a generous office area, perfect for those working from home or looking to create a game room or lounge. The enormous lot serves as a blank canvas, offering room for expansion, outdoor entertaining, or even a future pool or ADU. The home was appraised at $300,000 in October 2025, and the appraisal report is available upon request. Don't miss your chance to unlock the potential of this unique property, schedule your private showing today!
Sold
$290,000
538 Willow Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
3beds
1,593sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.55 Acres Lot
$293,200 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$2,072 Estimated rent
Home value
$293,200
$264,000 - $325,000
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Room for expansionEnormous lotSpacious half-acre lotVersatile bonus room
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Listed by:
Brian Hicks DRE #01866337 661-477-4357 brianhicks@bhreg.com,
Brian Hicks Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Ashish K. Gupta, DRE #02197681
The Gupta Group
Source: Bakersfield AOR,MLS#: 202512070
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Floor/Wall Heater
Cooling
- Evaporative Cooling
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,593
- Total interior livable area: 1,593 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Garage, Open, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 11511032
- Zoning: R2
- Zoning description: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Roberts Ranch Subdivision
Location
- Region: Bakersfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $191,865
- Annual tax amount: $3,309
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $290,000$182/sqft |
Source:  Bakersfield AOR #202512070 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $290,000$182/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202512070 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000+208.5%$182/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202512070 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $94,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,309 +2.9% | $191,865 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,215 +2.4% | $188,104 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,141 +3.3% | $184,416 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,041 | $180,801 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $177,257 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,862 +0.9% | $175,440 |
| 2019 | $2,837 +33.9% | $175,440 +50% |
| 2018 | $2,118 +1.8% | $116,982 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,080 +5.8% | $114,690 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,967 +2.6% | $112,442 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,916 +2.3% | $110,754 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,872 | $108,585 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $108,095 +24.4% |
| 2012 | $1,518 -1.2% | $86,893 |
| 2011 | $1,537 -11.1% | $86,893 -15.7% |
| 2010 | $1,729 +29.8% | $103,124 +48.6% |
| 2009 | $1,332 -20.3% | $69,401 -31.5% |
| 2008 | $1,671 +2% | $101,344 +2% |
| 2007 | $1,638 +6.7% | $99,358 +2% |
| 2006 | $1,535 +3.6% | $97,411 +2% |
| 2005 | $1,482 -5.3% | $95,501 -13.8% |
| 2004 | $1,565 +4.8% | $110,782 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $1,493 | $108,752 +4% |
| 2002 | $1,493 +2.5% | $104,532 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,457 | $102,484 |
| 2000 | -- | $102,484 |
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Neighborhood: Oildale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Beardsley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Beardsley Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beardsley
- Middle: Beardsley
- High: North
- District: Beardsley
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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- Oildale
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