A rare estate on 1.57 acres in the heart of Oleander, this 6,000 sq. ft. residence is more than a home, it's a retreat. With three ensuite bedrooms plus three separate guest houses, the property offers unmatched flexibility for multigenerational living, long-term guests, or private workspaces. Towering trees, expansive lawns, and shaded patios create a park-like setting where breezes drift through and birdsong fills the air. Timeless architecture blends with a serene, natural backdrop to deliver both elegance and privacy. Designed for hosting or simply enjoying your own sanctuary, this estate provides the space, setting, and lifestyle rarely available in Bakersfield.
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$1,000,000
701 Oleander Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
6beds
5,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
1.56 Acres Lot
$1,006,600 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$2,588 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,006,600
$906,000 - $1.12M
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Park-like settingTimeless architectureSerene natural backdropExpansive lawnsShaded patios
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Listed by:
Terri Meyer Collins DRE #613837 661-332-2230 terri@terricollins.com,
Watson Realty
Bought with:
Wava Cooper, DRE #01823358
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice
Source: Bakersfield AOR,MLS#: 202511363
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,447
- Total interior livable area: 5,447 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Car Garage, Carport, RV Access/Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 00733106
- Zoning: Duplex
- Zoning description: Duplex
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1888
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chester Tract
Location
- Region: Bakersfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $664,767
- Annual tax amount: $8,933
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 118 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000+25%$229/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $1,000,000-20%$184/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$229/sqft |
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| 11/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$229/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000-2%$229/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,275,000$234/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #PI25082780 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2025 | Price change | $1,275,000-8.3%$234/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,390,000+208.9%$255/sqft |
Source: Bakersfield AOR #202503053 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2002 | Sold | $450,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,933 +1.2% | $664,767 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,823 +2% | $651,733 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,649 +2% | $638,955 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,480 | $626,427 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $614,145 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,151 +2.1% | $607,849 |
| 2019 | $7,986 +2.5% | $607,849 +4% |
| 2018 | $7,794 +0.5% | $584,247 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,756 +10.1% | $572,792 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,045 +0.4% | $561,562 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,018 +3.4% | $553,128 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,786 | $542,294 +20.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2012 | $6,006 -2% | $450,000 |
| 2011 | $6,125 -8.7% | $450,000 -11.1% |
| 2010 | $6,708 +3.6% | $506,195 |
| 2009 | $6,475 +5.5% | $506,195 +2% |
| 2007 | $6,140 +5.4% | $496,186 +2% |
| 2006 | $5,826 +1.2% | $486,457 +2% |
| 2005 | $5,754 +0.2% | $476,920 |
| 2004 | $5,745 +3.3% | $476,920 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $5,561 +9.2% | $468,180 +14.2% |
| 2002 | $5,094 +3.5% | $410,000 |
| 2001 | $4,922 | $410,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $410,000 |
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Neighborhood: Oleander Sunset
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10William Penn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Emerson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Bakersfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Penn, William
- Middle: Emerson
- High: Bakersfield
- District: Bakersfield 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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- California
- Kern County
- Bakersfield
- 93304
- Oleander Sunset
- 701 Oleander Ave
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