Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home on this spacious 7,405 sq ft corner lot in Bakersfield! This property offers a great layout with ample space for a custom residence, outdoor living, and more. With a history of utilities previously on site, you'll have a valuable advantage when planning your build. The corner location provides added accessibility, flexibility in design, and enhanced curb appeal. Whether you're a builder, investor, or future homeowner, this lot is full of potential and ready for your vision. Don't miss your chance to own a prime piece of land in a growing Bakersfield communityendless possibilities await!
Vacant landProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$14Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sonia Bravo•DRE #01983424• Diamond Realty Group
Southgate, located between Ming Avenue and California Avenue, is a residential and commercial Bakersfield neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ming Avenue and Wible Road crossroads, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and service shops set a steady, day-to-day rhythm. Housing reads as single-story, driveway-forward blocks with mature shade trees and pocket lawns. A short drive north, the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Fox Theater add a cultural counterpoint to the area’s practical feel. The Marketplace anchors errands and weekend browsing with a broad mix of local and national storefronts. Nearby parks and school campuses create open sightlines and a grounded, lived-in atmosphere.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Corner parcel
Public water available
Public sewer available
Electric service available
Home design
Single-family residential
R1 zoning
Utilities
Served by California Water District
Sale and tax history for 500 Lawson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GEMLS #202603272
Mar 26, 2026
Listed
$105,000
CRMLS #NS24157932
Mar 27, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 27, 2026
Price Changed
$105,000
Mar 4, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2026
Price Changed
$134,000
Dec 22, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 22, 2025
Price Changed
$138,900
Jun 11, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2024
Listed
$148,900
+10
GEMLS #202407630
Jan 30, 2026
Price Changed
$134,000
Dec 18, 2025
Relisted
—
Dec 18, 2025
Price Changed
$138,900
Jul 31, 2024
Listed
$148,900
CRMLS #NS24048000
Jul 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2024
Listed
$148,900
GEMLS #202311210
Mar 8, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 8, 2024
Price Changed
$148,900
Jan 17, 2024
Delisted
—
Nov 14, 2023
Price Changed
$158,900
Oct 27, 2023
Listed
$159,900
GEMLS #1
Oct 27, 2023
Price Changed
$159,900
Public Records
Jul 2, 2020
Sold
$50,000
GEMLS #202005756
Jul 2, 2020
Price Changed
$50,000
Jul 2, 2020
Sold
$50,000
Jun 20, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2020
Price Changed
$55,000
Jun 12, 2020
Listed
$55,000
Public Records
Dec 17, 2018
Sold
$54,000
Public Records
Jul 16, 2004
Sold
$40,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,590 (+2.9%)
$54,121
2024
$1,544 (+3.6%)
$54,121
2023
$1,490 (+5.8%)
$53,060
2022
$1,408 (+7.0%)
$53,060
2021
$1,316 (+32.9%)
$51,000
2020
$990 (−23.7%)
$50,000
2019
$1,296 (−10.2%)
$25,500
2018
$1,445 (+1.3%)
$25,000 + $29,000
$54,000
2017
$1,426 (+29.5%)
$24,015 + $42,871
$66,886
2016
$1,101 (−0.7%)
$24,015 + $42,871
$66,886
2015
$1,109 (+29.1%)
$14,000 + $40,000
$54,000
2014
$859
$8,000 + $25,000
$33,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,212 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Finished Sq. Ft.
665
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
665
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
16621203003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jul 6, 2018 • Final
Residential miscellaneous
Electrical
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential new single-family dwelling
Construct a four-bedroom single-family home with an attached garage and porch.
New construction
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
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, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 37 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93307
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 500 Lawson Rd
$97,023
$7,977 under list price of $105K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $105K to $245K.