For Sale14d on market
1218 Water St
Bakersfield, CA, 93305 • 93305 • Kern County
$291,000
$279/sqft
+$2,000 since Apr 6, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
1Baths
1,042Sqft
0.18 acLot
1947Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1947 · 79 years of history
1-Car Garage
1 Car Garage · RV Access/Parking
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1947
Completely Revamped & Move-In Ready! This 3 bed, 1 bath charmer on Water St has been stripped down and rebuilt with today's buyer in mind. You'll love the brand-new kitchen with sleek cabinetry, modern countertops, and updated fixtures. The bathroom shines with fresh finishes, while new floors, recessed lighting, and stylish fixtures run throughout. Major $$$ improvements already done for you: roof replaced within the last 2 years, newer HVAC/AC system, and fresh interior & exterior paint. That means the big-ticket items are handled just bring your furniture. Detached garage offers storage or potential ADU opportunity. Centrally located near schools, parks, and quick freeway access. This isn't just another flip it's a fully reimagined home where all the expensive upgrades are DONE.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern countertops, stylish fixtures, and new floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,799/month
Principal & Interest$1,411
Property Tax$291
Insurance$97
Down payment20% ($58,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $232,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1947
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot7,840 sqft
Days on Zillow14 Days
Price/sqft$279
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1947
Stories1
Systems
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
Parking & Outdoor
Parking1 Car Garage, RV Access/Parking
Garage1 spaces
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood93305
ZoningR1
Annual tax$1,753
Parcel12603317
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
1 Car Garage
RV Access/Parking
Pool Features
None
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market14
Est. value$291,700
Est. rent$1,611/mo
Tax rate1.25%
Price/sqft$279
On marketMar 26, 2026
PostedMar 26, 2026
Last sold$160,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 6, 2026
Tour days9
Views372
Favorites25
How are the schools in Bakersfield?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Bakersfield, CA, 93305
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 6, 2026Price Change$291,000$279Bakersfield AOR
Mar 26, 2026Listed For Sale$289,000$277Bakersfield AOR
Mar 23, 2026Listing Removed$293,000$281Bakersfield AOR
Mar 18, 2026Price Change$293,000$281Bakersfield AOR
Feb 20, 2026Listed For Sale$305,000$293Bakersfield AOR
Jan 22, 2026Pending Sale$305,000$293Bakersfield AOR
Dec 22, 2025Listed For Sale$305,000$293Bakersfield AOR
Oct 16, 2025Listing Removed$279,000$268Bakersfield AOR
Sep 5, 2025Listed For Sale$279,000$268Bakersfield AOR
Aug 12, 2025Sold$160,000$154Bakersfield AOR
Jul 29, 2025Pending Sale$135,000$130Bakersfield AOR
Jul 25, 2025Price Change$135,000$130Bakersfield AOR
Jul 14, 2025Listed For Sale$250,000$240Bakersfield AOR
Price Change$291,000
Apr 6, 2026•$279/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listed For Sale$289,000
Mar 26, 2026•$277/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listing Removed$293,000
Mar 23, 2026•$281/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Price Change$293,000
Mar 18, 2026•$281/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listed For Sale$305,000
Feb 20, 2026•$293/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Pending Sale$305,000
Jan 22, 2026•$293/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listed For Sale$305,000
Dec 22, 2025•$293/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listing Removed$279,000
Oct 16, 2025•$268/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listed For Sale$279,000
Sep 5, 2025•$268/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Sold$160,000
Aug 12, 2025•$154/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Pending Sale$135,000
Jul 29, 2025•$130/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Price Change$135,000
Jul 25, 2025•$130/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Listed For Sale$250,000
Jul 14, 2025•$240/sqft•Bakersfield AOR
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$1,753$73,961
Apr 9, 2024$1,705$72,512
Apr 9, 2023$1,647$71,091
Apr 9, 2022$1,561$69,698
Apr 9, 2021—$68,332
Apr 9, 2020$1,428$67,633
Apr 9, 2019$1,375$67,633
Apr 9, 2018$1,338$65,009
Apr 9, 2017$1,319$63,735
Apr 9, 2016$1,134$62,487
Apr 9, 2015$1,132$61,550
Apr 9, 2014$1,100$60,345
Apr 9, 2013—$60,073
Apr 9, 2012$934$47,367
Apr 9, 2011$932$47,367
Apr 9, 2010$849$40,727
Apr 9, 2009$1,047$57,449
Apr 9, 2008$1,010$56,324
Apr 9, 2007$992$55,221
Apr 9, 2006$945$54,139
Apr 9, 2005$917$53,079
Apr 9, 2004$891$53,079
Apr 9, 2003$842$52,107
Apr 9, 2002$842$50,085
Apr 9, 2001$813$49,104
Apr 9, 2000—$49,104
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Local context around this listing
Bakersfield, CA • Kern County
Nearby cities
ArvinBakersfieldDelanoLancasterOildaleRidgecrestRosamondShafter
Nearby zip codes
93305
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