256 W 3rd St is a 990 square foot house on a 5,972 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on April 29, 2019 for $105,000. Based on Redfin's Buttonwillow data, we estimate the home's value is $206,125.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,972 sq ftLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$206,125
$101K since sold in April 2019$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.5% lower than the average sale price ($269K) 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-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 electrical
Upgrade the electrical panel at an existing single-family home.
Electrical
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
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Metal
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BUTTONWILLOW
Living Sq. Ft: 990
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,190
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 504
Building Sq. Ft: 1,190
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: CITY BTNWL , BLOCK 2 , LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,972
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.14
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.: 990
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,972 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Kern County
APN: 10108205009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Buttonwillow Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Shafter High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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
26 unhealthy days expected this year, 30 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.7 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$196,000 – $238,000
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