608 R St is a 836 square foot house on a 4,999 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 31, 1979 for $16,800. Based on Redfin's Bakersfield data, we estimate the home's value is $190,701.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
4,999 sq ftLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$190,701
$174K since sold in October 1979$12K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($226K) of 6 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
Medium Density Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone
The purpose of the R-3 zone is to provide land areas for the use and occupancy of accessory dwelling units, 2-unit dwellings, medium-density single-unit dwellings and medium-density multi-unit dwellings. It is the intent of this zone to provide a livable, walkable and sustainable residential environment similar to that found in small-lot single-unit neighborhoods at densities that promote medium-density duplexes, condominiums, townhomes and apartments. The residential density range for this zone is 13.1 to 20 dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Office
Educational / school
Oct 1, 2014 • Final
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Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
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: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Metal
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOWELL ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 836
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,148
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 836
Building Sq. Ft: 1,016
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: CITY LWLAD , BLOCK D , LOT P
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 180
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,999
Legal Lot Number: P
Legal Block Number: D
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: SGL FAM RES ON R-1 ZONED LND
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 836
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,999 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Kern County
APN: 00939115008
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
McKinley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Emerson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Bakersfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% 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, 18 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
$182,000 – $220,000
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