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$215,000

1527 E California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93307

6 beds
3 baths
1,708 sqft
0.1 acres
$126 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1527 E California Ave

Three unit fixer upper on commercial lot. Bring your tools and imagination! This property is permitted as a single family residence on a commercial lot but is currently configured as two 2/1 units in the main house and a studio unit with kitchen and bath in the detached ADU. It also features a shop / storage building with two more attached bathroom stalls and a yard fully fenced in with wrought iron. Buyer may have to have the additional dwelling units permitted or return the property to single family configuration. This property needs a full remodel, so only cash or hard money offers will be considered.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size1,708 sqft
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1948
MLS #202506393

Summary

  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • List Price: $215,000
  • Price/SqFt: $125
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,547
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,708 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 202506393
  • MLS Name: Bakersfield
  • Office Name: 661 Realty
  • Office Email: uawred@aol.com
  • Listing Agent: Robert Dobbs

Based on information from Golden Empire MLS, Inc. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Copyright 2025 Bakersfield Association of REALTORS®. All Rights Reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 8/1/2025, 9:45:38 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 30, 2024
Home Sold
$400,000
Apr 17, 2013
Home Sold
$52,000
Jul 21, 2006
Home Sold
$190,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$64,209$2,547
2023$62,950$1,425
2022$61,717$1,379
2021$60,507$1,281
2020$59,888$1,246
2019$58,715$1,198
2018$57,565$1,188
2017$56,437$1,188

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Williams Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.7 mi

1201 Williams St

2

Mount Vernon Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.7 mi

2161 Potomac Ave

5

Bessie Owens Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.7 mi

815 Potomac Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $22,702. Residents of Bakersfield, CA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Residents typically live in single, with kids family. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

71%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

30%
Single, No Kids
41%
Single, with Kids
7%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

26%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Ross Dress For LessRoss Dress For Less
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • KiaKia
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1527 E California Ave

The listing price of 1527 E California Ave property is $215,000.

The property 1527 E California Ave is a house located in Bakersfield, California, 93307.

Active Listing: 1527 E California Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1527 E California Ave are: Williams Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mount Vernon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bessie Owens Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lincoln Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Sierra Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Emerson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East Bakersfield High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Vista Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Tierra del Sol Continuation High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,547 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 30, 2024 for $400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1527 E California Ave has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 1527 E California Ave is 1,708 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1527 E California Ave is 1948.

This home is located at 1527 E California Ave in Bakersfield, CA and zip code 93307 in the East Bakersfield neighborhood. This 1,708 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $215,000.

In June 2025 more than 101 listings in Bakersfield, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 136 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 166 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Bakersfield, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 8.3%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $392,480, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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