509 Decatur St is a 904 square foot house on a 7,217 square foot lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 26, 2008 for $45,000. Based on Redfin's Bakersfield data, we estimate the home's value is $174,486.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
7,217 sq ftLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$174,486
$129K since sold in December 2008$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.8% lower than the average sale price ($198K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-3
High-Density Residential District
The purpose of the High-density Residential (R-3) District is to designate areas appropriate for a variety of medium-density to high-density residential living environments, including apartments, townhouses, and condominiums. The maximum allowable density is 29 du per net acres. The minimum allowable density is 20 du per net acre. The R-3 District may only be applied to those urban areas of the county which have adequate utility, street, and public facility capacity.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Rehabilitation center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Office
Housing-Mobile home park
Oct 1, 2025 • Active
Residential alteration
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Metal
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOMECREST
Living Sq. Ft: 904
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,270
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 544
Building Sq. Ft: 1,144
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: CITY HMCRS , BLOCK 15 , LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,217
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 15
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SGL FAM RES ON R-3 ZONED LND
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Canal
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,217 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Kern County
APN: 11310311005
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
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Places
Transit
Wingland Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Standard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Lifestyle
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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, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$166,000 – $201,000
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