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1308 Water Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305

3 beds
2 baths
1,585 sqft
8,185 sqft lot
$192 per sqft
1948 build
– on site

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Welcome home to 1308 Water St in the College Heights area of Bakersfield! This ~1600 sq ft home on an expansive 8000+ sq ft lot is a family's, entertainer's, and investor's dream... all rolled into one! Enter through a formal entry area & living room that connects 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on either side of the home. Continue into the recreation room (a 3rd bedroom option) & beautifully remodeled kitchen, with clean counters, plenty of storage & laundry area. Step or reach into the family room featuring a built-in bar (with sink & mini-fridge), fireplace, entertainment area, breakfast nook or formal dining area, and wrap-around glass with french doors. Continue into the yard to an oasis of trees, landscaping, birds, and fun spaces! Home comes with a putting green; bird garden; gas grill hook-up; multiple sitting areas among fruit trees & raised beds; shaded patio with dual outdoor ceiling fans; and firepit & game area that is ready with plumbing for a pool. Storage shed in back suggests the ADU possibilities for a rental or more space - grow your equity. Property has rented as a successful AirB&B at $100+ per night! 3 new windows ordered for home for new Buyer, as well as new carpet installed by owner when purchased. Home includes a beautiful front yard with 2 fully grown trees, sitting porch, landscaping, and ample brick-raised yard. Enjoy the pull-through garage with a roll-up back door for extended parking (5 cars off-street or 2 cars & a large RV!), garage projects, or extended entertaining space. Walking distance to groceries, restaurants, coffee, & home essentials; only 1 mile from Bakersfield College, Jefferson Park & Heritage Park; 2 miles from Panorama Park & 15 minutes to Kern River County Park. Only neighbor out the front is San Clemente Mission (behind a large parking lot and treeline), and neighborhood is largely families & students with homeowners who rarely sell! This home is unmatched in its location, size, and pricing. Great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, families trading up, and new or seasoned investors. Pre-listing appraisal & inspections show a well-priced home that will not last long! Offers due Monday 10/1 by 5PM.

Listed By CRMLS_CA / Jeb Middlebrook / Keller Williams Coastal Prop.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 27, 2023 •

MLS# PW22204197 —

The Building

Year Built:

1948
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Roof:

Composition
Structure Type:

House
Exterior Features:

Barbecue Private
Patio:

1
Patio And Porch Features:

Brick, Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Stone
Foundation:

Raised
Common Walls:

No Common Walls
Faces:

South
Total Number Of Units:

1
Stories Total:

1

Interior

Features:

Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Levels:

One
Kitchen Features:

Kitchen Open to Family Room, Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
Eating Area:

Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Door Features:

French Doors
Flooring:

Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Room Type:

All Bedrooms Down, Converted Bedroom, Den, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Galley Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Recreation, Separate Family Room
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplace:

Family Room, Gas
Laundry:

Dryer Included, In Kitchen, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
Laundry:

1

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1585.00

Location

Directions:

178 W to Mt Vernon > L Columbus > L on Halley > R on Water St
Latitude:

35.39597400
Longitude:

-118.97760200

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Zoning:

R-1
Lot Features:

0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Size Area:

8185.0000
Lot Size Acres:

0.1879
Lot Size SqFt:

8185.00
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
View:

1
View:

Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Fencing:

Wood
Fence:

Yes
Road Frontage:

City Street
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Additional Parcels:

No
Other Structures:

Shed(s), Storage
Land Lease:

No
Lease Considered:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Census Tract:

14.02
Tax Tract:

1282
Tax Lot:

75

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bathroom Features:

Shower, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Remodeled, Tile Counters, Upgraded, Vanity area, Walk-in shower
Full & Three Quarter Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.500%
Special Listing Conditions:

Standard
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

$2.50
Parcel Number:

12603416001

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

1
Heating:

Fireplace(s), Floor Furnace
Cooling:

Yes
Cooling:

Evaporative Cooling

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Standard
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
Included:

Yes

Schools

High School District:

Bakersfield City

The Community

Senior Community:

No
Neighborhood:

College Heights
Features:

Biking, Foothills, Hiking
Pool:

None
Private Pool:

No
Spa Features:

None
Association:

No
Assessments:

Yes
Assessments:

Unknown

Parking

Parking:

Yes
Parking:

Attached Carport, Garage, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Pull-through
Parking Spaces:

5.00
Attached Garage:

Yes
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Uncovered Spaces:

3.00
Carport Spaces:

1.00

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Utility Costs

$243/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/10/22 Nov 10, 2022	Sold	CRMLS_CA	$305,000	5.5%
10/14/22 Oct 14, 2022	Pending	CRMLS_CA	$289,000
9/19/22 Sep 19, 2022	Listed / Active	CRMLS_CA	$289,000

House Sold on 11/10/2022

$305,000

Listing provided by broker:

Jeb Middlebrook

Keller Williams Coastal Prop.

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1308 Water Street

Bakersfield, CA 93305