Charming home situated on a corner lot! This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths and hardwood floors in the living, dining and hallways. Home has a cozy fireplace and fresh paint throughout. Come by and see this charming home today! Property to be sold as-is present physical condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,103 sq ftLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nila Starr•DRE #1060606• Watson Touchstone ERA
Bought with Myra Brewer•DRE #01481769• New Homes America
Great corner lot with super curb appeal! This cozy home located in a calm neighborhood is complete with electrical rewire, new water heater & AC, roof certification and pest clearance completed and cleared. The beautiful hardwood floors in the living, dining, and hallways will have you claiming love at first sight. This home is perfectly equipped for Bakersfield summers with six ceiling fans throughout the house, and a cozy fireplace for chilly nights. Perfect home, perfect location!
Public Records
Jul 31, 1997
Sold
$84,000
$53/sq ft
GEMLS #703681
Aug 13, 1997
Sold
$83,950
$53/sq ft
Jun 23, 1997
Delisted
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Jun 1, 1997
Listed
$83,950
$53/sq ft
Super Sharp, Shinney Hardwood Floors, Covered Patio W/ Misters, Garage Set-up Like Shop W/ Heat & Cooler. Must See. Very Nice In & Out. Corner Lot. Someone Always Hm. Please Call, Leave Message, Knock Use Lock Box 835-0878.
Public Records
Dec 28, 1990
Sold
$75,500
$47/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 1988
Sold
$71,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,848 (+2.3%)
$25,809 + $86,478
$112,287
2024
$1,807 (+3.1%)
$25,809 + $86,478
$112,287
2023
$1,752 (+4.5%)
$25,303 + $84,783
$110,086
2022
$1,676 (+5.5%)
$25,303 + $84,783
$110,086
2021
$1,588 (+2.8%)
$24,321 + $81,492
$105,813
2020
$1,545 (+2.1%)
$23,845 + $79,895
$103,740
2019
$1,513 (+3.0%)
$23,601 + $79,076
$102,677
2018
$1,468 (+0.9%)
$23,139 + $77,526
$100,665
2017
$1,455 (+8.7%)
$22,242 + $74,516
$96,758
2016
$1,339 (+0.2%)
$22,242 + $74,516
$96,758
2015
$1,336 (+3.5%)
$21,806 + $73,055
$94,861
2014
$1,291
$21,059 + $70,549
$91,608
Tax history for 714 Houchin Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,848 (+2.3%)
$25,809 + $86,478
$112,287
2024
$1,807 (+3.1%)
$25,809 + $86,478
$112,287
2023
$1,752 (+4.5%)
$25,303 + $84,783
$110,086
2022
$1,676 (+5.5%)
$25,303 + $84,783
$110,086
2021
$1,588 (+2.8%)
$24,321 + $81,492
$105,813
2020
$1,545 (+2.1%)
$23,845 + $79,895
$103,740
2019
$1,513 (+3.0%)
$23,601 + $79,076
$102,677
2018
$1,468 (+0.9%)
$23,139 + $77,526
$100,665
2017
$1,455 (+8.7%)
$22,242 + $74,516
$96,758
2016
$1,339 (+0.2%)
$22,242 + $74,516
$96,758
2015
$1,336 (+3.5%)
$21,806 + $73,055
$94,861
2014
$1,291
$21,059 + $70,549
$91,608
*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
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
1,284
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
14742216003
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
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential alteration
Addition
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential plumbing
Demolish the existing tank and pit and install a new tank and pit at a single-family home.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking: 2-Car Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Equipment: Dishwasher
Fireplace: 0
Great Room
Heating & Cooling: Central A/C, Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Roof: Wood
Exterior Features
Exterior Material: Stucco
Patio: Covered
Land & Farm Information
Census Tract: 27.00
Acres: 0.1401
Lot Information
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
R1
Property Information
Occupant Type: Vacant
Site Amenities: Corner
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer/Water: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Jr. High School: Sequoia
Elementary School: Evergreen
Senior High School: West
Location Information
Directions: East on Belle Terrace, north on Houchin
Cross Street: Belle Terrace
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Kern County
APN: 14742216003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
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Schools
Evergreen Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Curran Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% 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
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 37 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
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