8720 Smith Rd is a 1,157 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bakersfield data, we estimate the home's value is $286,434.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$286,434
$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.8% lower than the average sale price ($328K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,391 (+1.7%)
$6,032 + $60,626
$66,658
2024
$1,369 (+4.4%)
$6,032 + $60,626
$66,658
2023
$1,312 (+5.8%)
$5,914 + $59,438
$65,352
2022
$1,240 (+7.4%)
$5,914 + $59,438
$65,352
2021
$1,155 (+5.2%)
$5,686 + $57,131
$62,817
2020
$1,098 (+1.9%)
$5,575 + $56,011
$61,586
2019
$1,077 (+10.4%)
$5,518 + $55,437
$60,955
2018
$976 (+1.7%)
$5,410 + $54,350
$59,760
2017
$959 (+6.8%)
$5,200 + $52,241
$57,441
2016
$898 (+0.3%)
$5,200 + $52,241
$57,441
2015
$895 (+2.1%)
$5,099 + $51,217
$56,316
2014
$877
$4,925 + $49,460
$54,385
Tax history for 8720 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,391 (+1.7%)
$6,032 + $60,626
$66,658
2024
$1,369 (+4.4%)
$6,032 + $60,626
$66,658
2023
$1,312 (+5.8%)
$5,914 + $59,438
$65,352
2022
$1,240 (+7.4%)
$5,914 + $59,438
$65,352
2021
$1,155 (+5.2%)
$5,686 + $57,131
$62,817
2020
$1,098 (+1.9%)
$5,575 + $56,011
$61,586
2019
$1,077 (+10.4%)
$5,518 + $55,437
$60,955
2018
$976 (+1.7%)
$5,410 + $54,350
$59,760
2017
$959 (+6.8%)
$5,200 + $52,241
$57,441
2016
$898 (+0.3%)
$5,200 + $52,241
$57,441
2015
$895 (+2.1%)
$5,099 + $51,217
$56,316
2014
$877
$4,925 + $49,460
$54,385
*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
A-1
Limited Agriculture District
The purpose of the Limited Agriculture (A-1) district is to designate areas suitable for a combination of estate-type residential development, agricultural uses and other compatible uses. Final map residential subdivisions are not allowed in the A-1 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Jan 16, 2018 • Active
Residential alteration
Addition
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
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Metal
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KERNNITA PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,157
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,677
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,157
Building Sq. Ft: 1,157
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT= P 11 BLOCK= TRACT= KERRP
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: TRA
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: A
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,157
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Kern County
APN: 17715131000
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shirley Lane Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Fairfax Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Mira Monte High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
31 unhealthy days expected this year, 33 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $330,000
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