Come see this beautiful Oleander classic two-story home, with 5 bedrooms, an office, 4 baths with a detached car garage. This property features a large formal living room, large formal dining room, separate spacious family room, sunroom, a lovely kitchen with a breakfast nook and butler's pantry. The office room is used as a 5th bedroom with a private bathroom and private entrance. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard has a large covered carport and storage room that provides additional functionality and storage options. This gorgeous home was built as the personal residence of Charles Biggar, the architect who gave Bakersfield some of our most iconic buildings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jon Busby•DRE #00974087• Miramar International
Contact: 661-301-0584
Bought with Donato Pagtakhan•DRE #02102406• The Network Agency
Come see this beautiful Oleander classic two-story home, with 5 bedrooms, an office, 4 baths with a detached car garage. This property features a large formal living room, large formal dining room, separate spacious family room, sunroom, a lovely kitchen with a breakfast nook and butler's pantry. The office room is used as a 5th bedroom with a private bathroom and private entrance. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The backyard has a large covered carport and storage room that provides additional functionality and storage options. This gorgeous home was built as the personal residence of Charles Biggar, the architect who gave Bakersfield some of our most iconic buildings.
TURBOTENANT #2
Sep 8, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,700
$1/sq ft
Sep 1, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,700
$1/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 2021
Sold
$380,000
$117/sq ft
GEMLS #202009990
Feb 17, 2021
Price Changed
$380,000
$117/sq ft
Feb 17, 2021
Sold
$380,000
$117/sq ft
Jan 5, 2021
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2021
Price Changed
$390,000
$120/sq ft
Dec 12, 2020
Relisted
—
Dec 12, 2020
Price Changed
$390,000
$120/sq ft
Dec 7, 2020
Contingent
—
Nov 24, 2020
Price Changed
$395,000
$122/sq ft
Oct 12, 2020
Price Changed
$409,000
$126/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$419,000
$129/sq ft
+33
Come see this beautiful Oleander classic, featuring a large formal living room, big formal dining room, a breakfast nook, a butler's pantry, a sunroom, 4 bathrooms, gleaming wood floors, and more charm than the photos can convey. This gorgeous home was built as the personal residence of Charles Biggar, the architect who gave Bakersfield some of our most iconic buildings, including the Haberfelde, the Bell Tower Church, the Bakersfield High IT building, and the bakersfield City Fire Station, among others. Make an appointment today and seize this rare opportunity to own a piece of Bakersfield history.
GEMLS #1
Jan 31, 2017
Price Changed
$360,000
$111/sq ft
Jan 18, 2017
Price Changed
$368,900
$113/sq ft
GEMLS #302072
Aug 10, 1993
Sold
$143,000
$44/sq ft
Jun 3, 1993
Delisted
—
Jun 3, 1993
Price Changed
$198,400
$61/sq ft
Mar 15, 1993
Listed
$143,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,083 (+11.6%)
$85,000 + $375,000
$460,000
2024
$5,453 (+2.0%)
$64,945 + $346,377
$411,322
2023
$5,347 (+1.9%)
$63,672 + $339,586
$403,258
2022
$5,247 (+65.9%)
$63,672 + $339,586
$403,258
2021
$3,162 (+1.2%)
$61,200 + $326,400
$387,600
2020
$3,123 (+2.1%)
$47,092 + $177,427
$224,519
2019
$3,060 (+2.4%)
$46,610 + $175,608
$222,218
2018
$2,987 (+0.6%)
$45,697 + $172,165
$217,862
2017
$2,970 (+9.5%)
$43,923 + $165,481
$209,404
2016
$2,713 (+0.6%)
$43,923 + $165,481
$209,404
2015
$2,698 (+3.4%)
$43,062 + $162,237
$205,299
2014
$2,609
$41,586 + $156,671
$198,257
Tax history for 730 Holtby Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,083 (+11.6%)
$85,000 + $375,000
$460,000
2024
$5,453 (+2.0%)
$64,945 + $346,377
$411,322
2023
$5,347 (+1.9%)
$63,672 + $339,586
$403,258
2022
$5,247 (+65.9%)
$63,672 + $339,586
$403,258
2021
$3,162 (+1.2%)
$61,200 + $326,400
$387,600
2020
$3,123 (+2.1%)
$47,092 + $177,427
$224,519
2019
$3,060 (+2.4%)
$46,610 + $175,608
$222,218
2018
$2,987 (+0.6%)
$45,697 + $172,165
$217,862
2017
$2,970 (+9.5%)
$43,923 + $165,481
$209,404
2016
$2,713 (+0.6%)
$43,923 + $165,481
$209,404
2015
$2,698 (+3.4%)
$43,062 + $162,237
$205,299
2014
$2,609
$41,586 + $156,671
$198,257
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,890
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
3,251
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
00733101005
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2025.
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
May 4, 2022 • Final
Res solar
Electrical
Solar
Apr 26, 2022 • Final
Res mpe
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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Office
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Front
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 00733101005
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Kern Union
Location Information
Latitude: 35.36457800
Longitude: -119.02680100
Directions: Chester Lane
Zoning: R-3
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,251
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Kern County
APN: 00733101005
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 8, 2025
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 661-301-0584
Days Active in MLS: 168
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 168
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Jon
List Agent Last Name: Busby
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Miramar International
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Donato
Buyer Agent Last Name: Pagtakhan
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: The Network Agency
Around this home
Schools
William Penn Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Emerson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Bakersfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% 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
6 days above 104° expected this year, 15 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 • 93304
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.8 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $620,000
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