Charming 1948 Updated Home in the Hillcrest Area Welcome to this character-filled 1928 charmer located at 1717 Locust Ravine in the desirable Bakersfield–Hillcrest neighborhood. This beautifully updated home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a versatile loft area perfect for an office, playroom, or additional living space. Enjoy a warm and inviting living room with a cozy fireplace, an open-concept kitchen ideal for entertaining, and a covered back patio that offers year-round outdoor relaxation. With its thoughtful updates paired with classic architectural elements, this home effortlessly blends modern comfort with timeless charm. HUD Case #045-989204
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,245 sq ftLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Travis Azevedo•DRE #01719763• A2Z Homes, Inc.
Contact: 888-773-4547
Bought with Sebastian Campusano•DRE #02191255• Real Brokerage Technologies
Gorgeous Hillcrest Home featuring 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath with 2 Bonus Rooms and a covered patio. Conveniently located minutes HWY 178, Bakersfield College, shopping centers and restaurants. Book your showings TODAY!!
GEMLS #21502887
May 19, 2015
Sold
$250,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 2, 2015
Delisted
—
Mar 13, 2015
Listed
$250,000
$110/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2002
Sold
$199,000
$87/sq ft
GEMLS #22102671
Sep 6, 2002
Sold
$198,900
$87/sq ft
Aug 9, 2002
Delisted
—
Jun 28, 2002
Listed
$198,900
$87/sq ft
GEMLS #911925
Apr 25, 2000
Sold
$145,000
$64/sq ft
Feb 25, 2000
Delisted
—
Feb 25, 2000
Price Changed
$149,950
$66/sq ft
Feb 24, 2000
Listed
$145,000
$64/sq ft
GEMLS #604332
Feb 21, 1997
Sold
$115,000
$50/sq ft
Jan 2, 1997
Delisted
—
Jan 2, 1997
Price Changed
$127,950
$56/sq ft
Jun 27, 1996
Listed
$115,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,154 (+2.3%)
$65,000 + $293,000
$358,000
2024
$5,038 (+2.3%)
$64,945 + $289,550
$354,495
2023
$4,924 (+2.7%)
$63,672 + $283,873
$347,545
2022
$4,795 (+17.8%)
$63,672 + $283,873
$347,545
2021
$4,070 (+1.0%)
$61,200 + $272,850
$334,050
2020
$4,029 (+2.7%)
$44,411 + $233,166
$277,577
2019
$3,925 (+2.6%)
$43,956 + $230,776
$274,732
2018
$3,823 (+0.7%)
$43,095 + $226,251
$269,346
2017
$3,797 (+12.9%)
$41,422 + $217,466
$258,888
2016
$3,363 (+30.7%)
$41,422 + $217,466
$258,888
2015
$2,574 (+3.4%)
$40,610 + $213,202
$253,812
2014
$2,490
$46,000 + $139,000
$185,000
Tax history for 1717 Locust Ravine
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,154 (+2.3%)
$65,000 + $293,000
$358,000
2024
$5,038 (+2.3%)
$64,945 + $289,550
$354,495
2023
$4,924 (+2.7%)
$63,672 + $283,873
$347,545
2022
$4,795 (+17.8%)
$63,672 + $283,873
$347,545
2021
$4,070 (+1.0%)
$61,200 + $272,850
$334,050
2020
$4,029 (+2.7%)
$44,411 + $233,166
$277,577
2019
$3,925 (+2.6%)
$43,956 + $230,776
$274,732
2018
$3,823 (+0.7%)
$43,095 + $226,251
$269,346
2017
$3,797 (+12.9%)
$41,422 + $217,466
$258,888
2016
$3,363 (+30.7%)
$41,422 + $217,466
$258,888
2015
$2,574 (+3.4%)
$40,610 + $213,202
$253,812
2014
$2,490
$46,000 + $139,000
$185,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,245 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
2,282
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
13630218004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 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
Kern historical
HVAC
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Kern historical
Remodel
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 / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Washer Hookup
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Loft
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Radiant
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 13630218004
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Water Source: Other
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs
School Information
High School District: Bakersfield City
Location Information
Latitude: 35.38108800
Longitude: -118.96080400
Directions: Avenida Escuela to Locust Ravine
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,282
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,245 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Kern County
APN: 13630218004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 888-773-4547
Days Active in MLS: 73
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 73
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Travis
List Agent Last Name: Azevedo
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: A2Z Homes, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Sebastian
Buyer Agent Last Name: Campusano
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Real Brokerage Technologies
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Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Compton Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
East Bakersfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$407,000 – $492,000
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