A charming 1940s 2-bedroom 1-bath home that combines original character with important modern updates. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and major roadways. With major plumbing improvements already completed, recent interior upgrades, a detached 2-car garage, abundant storage, and a fully enclosed backyard, this home offers both practicality and personality in an established and convenient North Bakersfield location. Fresh Outdoor Paint. Sewer line completely replaced from the home to the street approximately 10 years ago. New PEX water lines throughout the home, installed less than 5 years ago. Brand-new 40-gallon water heater, installed less than one month ago. New flooring in the kitchen, laundry room, hallway & bathroom less than one month ago New Toilet less than one month ago.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,439 sq ftLot Size
$230Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Andrew Ferrari•DRE #02079985• Infinity Real Estate Services
North Country Meadows, located between North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, is a residential and suburban Oildale neighborhood with single-story ranch homes and wide, sunlit blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Chester Avenue & Norris Road crossroads, where corner markets, taquerias, and service storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing reads as practical and low-slung, with driveways, mature shade trees, and fenced yards shaping the streetscape. Flat terrain and long sightlines give the area an open, agricultural-edge feel. Meadows Field Airport and the Kern River corridor help define the local geography and the sense of space.
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Offer insights
512 Arvin St · $235,000
$239K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $239K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 44 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Range/oven included
Evaporative cooling
Floor/wall heater
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Bathrooms
1 total bathroom
Kitchen
Range/oven
Heating & cooling
Evaporative cooling
Floor/wall heater
Exterior features
Small lot (0.1249 acres)
Neighborhood: Highland
Subdivision: Wingland Square #2 Tract #1108
Cross street: McCray
Home design
R1 zoning
Stucco exterior
Parking
2-car garage
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Construction
Concrete/perimeter foundation
Composition roof
Stucco construction
Utilities
Public water
Sewer
Other
Occupant type: Owner
No solar (none)
Electricity and solar
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Not a short sale or REO. Nice neighborhood close to park. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, formal living with separate dining room. Nice sized kitchen with good size utility room with garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,080 (+3.4%)
$32,263 + $55,496
$87,759
2024
$2,011 (+3.8%)
$32,263 + $55,496
$87,759
2023
$1,938 (+4.3%)
$31,631 + $54,408
$86,039
2022
$1,858 (+5.2%)
$31,631 + $54,408
$86,039
2021
$1,767 (+4.5%)
$30,403 + $52,297
$82,700
2020
$1,690 (+1.3%)
$29,807 + $51,272
$81,079
2019
$1,668 (+3.9%)
$29,502 + $50,747
$80,249
2018
$1,605 (+1.0%)
$28,924 + $49,752
$78,676
2017
$1,589 (+7.2%)
$27,801 + $47,821
$75,622
2016
$1,482 (+1.4%)
$27,801 + $47,821
$75,622
2015
$1,462 (+2.1%)
$27,256 + $46,884
$74,140
2014
$1,432
$26,322 + $45,276
$71,598
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,439 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,020
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,020
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
11212022005
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
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
6 days above 105° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93308
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 512 Arvin St
$233,127
$1,873 under list price of $235K
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