Southwest Pool Home! Well Maintained 3 Bedroom & 1 3/4 Bath Home with a Good Sized Pool. Interior has been Updated over the Last Few Years. Garage Conversion Provides 2 Additional Bedrooms and Approximately 400 Sq. Ft. Located Close to Shopping, Schools and Freeway Access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
6,441 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lorena Giambo•DRE #01278353• Miramar International
Bought with Marco Caracas•DRE #01431545• Selling Bakersfield
This newer three bedroom, two bathroom home is located in the southwest. It features a formal living room, a breakfast area and an in ground pool. The garage was converted without permits into two more bedrooms making it a nearly 1500 sq. ft. five bedroom home. The sellers have re painted the interior, installed new carpet, new vinyl and done some other minor repairs as well. This home is ready for the personal touches of the new owners so take a look before it's gone!
Public Records
Dec 23, 1998
Sold
$85,500
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,712 (+2.2%)
$64,945 + $184,013
$248,958
2024
$3,634 (+1.7%)
$64,945 + $184,013
$248,958
2023
$3,573 (+4.2%)
$63,672 + $180,405
$244,077
2022
$3,430 (+3.5%)
$63,672 + $180,405
$244,077
2021
$3,313 (+66.8%)
$61,200 + $173,400
$234,600
2020
$1,987 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $170,000
$230,000
2019
$1,956 (+4.0%)
$35,319 + $90,661
$125,980
2018
$1,880 (+1.8%)
$34,627 + $88,884
$123,511
2017
$1,848 (+5.4%)
$33,284 + $85,434
$118,718
2016
$1,753 (+0.9%)
$33,284 + $85,434
$118,718
2015
$1,737 (+2.6%)
$32,632 + $83,759
$116,391
2014
$1,693
$31,513 + $80,885
$112,398
Tax history for 4203 Amherst Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,712 (+2.2%)
$64,945 + $184,013
$248,958
2024
$3,634 (+1.7%)
$64,945 + $184,013
$248,958
2023
$3,573 (+4.2%)
$63,672 + $180,405
$244,077
2022
$3,430 (+3.5%)
$63,672 + $180,405
$244,077
2021
$3,313 (+66.8%)
$61,200 + $173,400
$234,600
2020
$1,987 (+1.6%)
$60,000 + $170,000
$230,000
2019
$1,956 (+4.0%)
$35,319 + $90,661
$125,980
2018
$1,880 (+1.8%)
$34,627 + $88,884
$123,511
2017
$1,848 (+5.4%)
$33,284 + $85,434
$118,718
2016
$1,753 (+0.9%)
$33,284 + $85,434
$118,718
2015
$1,737 (+2.6%)
$32,632 + $83,759
$116,391
2014
$1,693
$31,513 + $80,885
$112,398
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
51523604004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
R-1
Single-Unit Dwelling Zone
The purpose of the R-1 zone is to provide land areas for the use and occupancy of single-unit detached dwellings and accessory dwelling units. It is the intent of this zone to protect and preserve existing neighborhoods and promote the future development of lower-density residential single-unit neighborhoods that provide a livable, walkable, and sustainable residential environment. The residential density range for this zone is 2.1 to 6 dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Office
Educational/school
Jul 12, 2010 • Final
Res pool
Pool and hot tub
Mar 5, 2006 • Final
Res pool
Pool and hot tub
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
Equipment: Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace: 1
Great Room
Heating & Cooling: Central A/C, Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Material: Stucco
Pool Type: In-Ground
Land & Farm Information
Census Tract: 32.05
Acres: 0.1479
Lot Information
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
Property Information
Occupant Type: Owner
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer/Water: Sewer, Public Water
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupancy: Owner
School Information
Jr. High School: Stonecreek
Elementary School: Birkshire
Senior High School: Ridgeview
Location Information
Neighborhood: Stonecreek
Directions: Panama Lane, South on Akers Road, Right on Amherst Forest.
Cross Street: Panama & Akers
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Kern County
APN: 51523604004
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Berkshire Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Stonecreek Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Ridgeview High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% 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
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33 unhealthy days expected this year, 37 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$340,000 – $412,000
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