Charm, character, and room to enjoy! This well-maintained 2-bedroom home sits on a spacious 10,357-square-foot lot nearly a quarter acre with R-3 zoning. An updated front gate, mature landscaping, and inviting front porch create welcoming curb appeal, while updated interior accents add a personal touch throughout. The outdoor space is made for gathering, featuring an outdoor bar, shaded seating areas, and plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, or simply relaxing. A unique underground room, currently used as a man cave and collectibles space, adds even more character and possibilities for your hobbies. Additional detached versatile room currently used as a bedroom and an additional storage shed/shop as well. With thoughtful updates, generous outdoor space, and distinctive features, this property is full of opportunity. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
10,357 sq ftLot Size
$468Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Uziel Jaramillo•DRE #02371060• Diamond Realty Group
Listed by Yadira Reyna Plancarte•DRE #02162661• Diamond Realty Group
Oleander-Sunset, located between Truxtun Avenue and California Avenue, is a historic and residential Bakersfield neighborhood with tree-lined streets and early-20th-century architecture. The character concentrates around the Truxtun Avenue corridor near Oak Street, where independent cafes, small galleries, and neighborhood services set a steady, walkable rhythm. Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Revival homes sit behind mature landscaping, giving blocks a shaded, established feel. The nearby Kern County Museum grounds and the Fox Theater add a cultural throughline beyond the residential streets. Beach Park and the Kern River Parkway bring open space and a change of pace for daily routines.
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Market insights
710 R St · $320,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$320,000
Median sale price in this area is $378,757. (18% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Breakfast area
Bonus room
Range/Oven
Floor/wall heater
Utility room
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Kitchen
Range/Oven
Laundry & utility
Utility room
Heating & cooling
Floor/wall heater
Exterior features
Uncovered patio
Has RV space
Approximately 0.2378-acre lot
Lowell Addition neighborhood
Home design
Wood siding construction
Composition roof
Concrete/perimeter foundation
Vacant
Parking
Uncovered parking
RV space available
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Construction
Wood siding
Composition roof
Concrete/perimeter foundation
Utilities
Sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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Public Records
Mar 16, 1987
Sold
$27,500
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,053 (+1.7%)
$32,472 + $81,181
$113,653
2024
$2,018 (+2.4%)
$32,472 + $81,181
$113,653
2023
$1,972 (+2.8%)
$31,836 + $79,590
$111,426
2022
$1,918 (+68.4%)
$31,836 + $79,590
$111,426
2021
$1,138 (+3.1%)
$30,600 + $76,500
$107,100
2020
$1,104 (+1.9%)
$21,194 + $27,390
$48,584
2019
$1,084 (+2.0%)
$20,977 + $27,110
$48,087
2018
$1,062 (+0.9%)
$20,566 + $26,579
$47,145
2017
$1,053 (+6.2%)
$19,768 + $25,548
$45,316
2016
$992 (+1.1%)
$19,768 + $25,548
$45,316
2015
$981 (+3.2%)
$19,381 + $25,048
$44,429
2014
$951
$18,717 + $24,189
$42,906
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,357 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1926
Finished Sq. Ft.
684
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
684
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
00939107005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
R-3
Medium Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
The purpose of the R-3 zone is to provide land areas for the use and occupancy of accessory dwelling units, 2-unit dwellings, medium-density single-unit dwellings and medium-density multi-unit dwellings. It is the intent of this zone to provide a livable, walkable and sustainable residential environment similar to that found in small-lot single-unit neighborhoods at densities that promote medium-density duplexes, condominiums, townhomes and apartments. The residential density range for this zone is 13.1 to 20 dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Office
Educational / school
Aug 20, 2019 • Final
Res mpe
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Feb 11, 2019 • Final
Res mpe
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
39 unhealthy days expected this year, 45 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93304
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 710 R St
$312,844
$7,156 under list price of $320K
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