259 W 3rd St is a 560 square foot house on a 6,098 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Buttonwillow data, we estimate the home's value is $126,618.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$126,618
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 48% lower than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,032 (+4.9%)
$19,682
2024
$983 (+10.9%)
$19,682
2023
$886 (+283.4%)
$19,297
2022
$231 (−75.4%)
$19,297
2021
$938 (+6.9%)
$18,549
2020
$877 (−0.6%)
$18,186 + $25,360
$43,546
2019
$882 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $25,100
$43,100
2018
$838 (+0.8%)
$23,083 + $21,927
$45,010
2017
$832 (+4.2%)
$22,188 + $21,077
$43,265
2016
$798 (+1.1%)
$22,188 + $21,077
$43,265
2015
$789 (−71.3%)
$21,753 + $20,664
$42,417
2014
$2,753
$9,000 + $25,000
$34,000
Tax history for 259 W 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,032 (+4.9%)
$19,682
2024
$983 (+10.9%)
$19,682
2023
$886 (+283.4%)
$19,297
2022
$231 (−75.4%)
$19,297
2021
$938 (+6.9%)
$18,549
2020
$877 (−0.6%)
$18,186 + $25,360
$43,546
2019
$882 (+5.3%)
$18,000 + $25,100
$43,100
2018
$838 (+0.8%)
$23,083 + $21,927
$45,010
2017
$832 (+4.2%)
$22,188 + $21,077
$43,265
2016
$798 (+1.1%)
$22,188 + $21,077
$43,265
2015
$789 (−71.3%)
$21,753 + $20,664
$42,417
2014
$2,753
$9,000 + $25,000
$34,000
*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 9, 2018 • Final
Residential electrical
Hook up an electrical panel at an existing single-family home.
Electrical
Mar 9, 2018 • Final
Residential plumbing
Relocate the water service line for an existing 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
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 TOWNSH
Living Sq. Ft: 560
Gross Sq. Ft: 826
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 560
Building Sq. Ft: 776
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: CITY BTNWL , BLOCK 4 , LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 216
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 4
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.: 560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Kern County
APN: 10110103001
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
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Estimated sale price
$121,000 – $146,000
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