This Fixer-upper is a great opportunity to remodel to live in or rent. 2 bedrooms do not have closets. There is plenty of lot space for you to build another ADU home on this 11761 sq ft lot. Cash or hard money only due to condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$151Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rickey Gene Musselman•DRE #1036614• RE/MAX Golden Empire
Contact: 661-342-6177
Bought with Rickey Gene Musselman•DRE #1036614• RE/MAX Golden Empire
Est. $1,718 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1209 Sterling Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$171,500
$167/sq ft
GEMLS #202607598
Aug 10, 2026
Sold
$155,000
$151/sq ft
Jul 18, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2026
Listed
$140,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,122 (+3.2%)
$6,503 + $23,818
$30,321
2024
$1,087 (+3.9%)
$6,503 + $23,818
$30,321
2023
$1,047 (+7.2%)
$6,376 + $23,351
$29,727
2022
$976 (+9.6%)
$6,376 + $23,351
$29,727
2021
$891 (+6.4%)
$6,129 + $22,446
$28,575
2020
$837 (+2.1%)
$6,009 + $22,006
$28,015
2019
$820 (+3.9%)
$5,948 + $21,781
$27,729
2018
$789 (+2.2%)
$5,832 + $21,354
$27,186
2017
$772 (+3.5%)
$5,606 + $20,525
$26,131
2016
$746 (+0.7%)
$5,606 + $20,525
$26,131
2015
$741 (+2.6%)
$5,497 + $20,123
$25,620
2014
$722
$5,309 + $19,433
$24,742
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,024
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
13520225008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential District
The purpose of the Low-density Residential (R-1) district is to designate areas which will be suitable for traditional smaller lot, single-family homes and compatible uses. Maximum density is limited to 10 du per net acre. Typically, the R-1 district will be characterized by the typical single-family subdivision. However, innovative low-intensity projects are allowed in combination with the Cluster (CL) combining district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking: Uncovered
Interior
Interior Features
Fireplace: 0
Great Room, Breakfast Area
Heating & Cooling: Floor/Wall Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Land & Farm Information
Acres: 0.27
Lot Information
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
R1
Property Information
Occupant Type: Vacant
Has RV Space
RV Space Dimensions: unknown
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer/Water: Sewer, Public Water
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupancy: Non-Owner
School Information
Jr. High School: Stiern, Walter
Elementary School: Pioneer Drive
Senior High School: Foothill
Location Information
Neighborhood: Pioneer
Subdivision: Mesa Acres
Cross Street: Niles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,024
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Kern County
APN: 13520225008
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pioneer Drive Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Walter Stiern Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Foothill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
10% chance of being 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
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93306
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bakersfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$151,000 – $183,000
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