Motivated seller! This 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home sits on a generous 2.5-acre lot in the scenic hills of Twin Oaks and is an investor’s dream—offering endless potential and a chance to build real sweat equity. Amazing opportunity for buyers looking to renovate and personalize or for investors ready to unlock hidden value. Whether you're envisioning a peaceful country retreat, an income-generating property, or a weekend escape, this property is full of promise. Opportunities like this don’t come often—bring your vision and make it your own! Property to be Sold As-Is with no repairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Laurie McCarty•DRE #01090506• Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors
Contact: 661-331-0598
Bought with Laurie McCarty•DRE #01090506• Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors
Seize this rare opportunity to claim your own escape in the scenic hills of Twin Oaks! Spread across 2.5 usable acres, this 1,440 sq ft, 3-bed, 1.75-bath log cabin is overflowing with untapped potential. Picture yourself transforming it into a peaceful country hideaway, a profitable weekend retreat, or an income-generating rentalthe choice is yours. Roll up your sleeves, add your signature touches, and watch your sweat equity soar. With room for gardens, workshops, or even additional guest quarters, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Enjoy open skies, crisp mountain air, and endless outdoor adventures right at your doorstephiking, trail riding, or simply soaking in panoramic views. Utilities are already in place, and there's plenty of flat land for RV parking, barns, or a mini-orchard. No HOA restrictions give you the freedom to create your dream space. Just 45 minutes to Bakersfield. Bring all offerssellers are eager to sell and ready to make a deal!
CRMLS #SR25260981
Dec 22, 2025
Sold
$125,000
$87/sq ft
Dec 8, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2025
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
CRMLS #SR25142777
Nov 14, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2025
Listed
$189,000
$131/sq ft
GEMLS #202507156
Jun 25, 2025
Listed
$189,000
$131/sq ft
GEMLS #202505945
May 27, 2025
Listed
$250,000
$174/sq ft
CRMLS #SR25113876
Jun 25, 2025
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2025
Listed
$250,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (−20.6%)
$42,367 + $114,637
$157,004
2024
$2,263 (+2.4%)
$42,367 + $114,637
$157,004
2023
$2,211 (+31.9%)
$41,537 + $112,390
$153,927
2022
$1,675 (+4.9%)
$41,537 + $112,390
$153,927
2021
$1,596 (+2.3%)
$39,925 + $108,027
$147,952
2020
$1,561 (+1.6%)
$39,143 + $105,909
$145,052
2019
$1,536 (+2.1%)
$38,742 + $104,824
$143,566
2018
$1,504 (+1.6%)
$37,983 + $102,769
$140,752
2017
$1,481 (+6.7%)
$36,509 + $98,779
$135,288
2016
$1,388 (+0.9%)
$36,509 + $98,779
$135,288
2015
$1,376 (+1.9%)
$35,794 + $96,843
$132,637
2014
$1,350
$34,567 + $93,521
$128,088
Tax history for 38579 Payne Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,798 (−20.6%)
$42,367 + $114,637
$157,004
2024
$2,263 (+2.4%)
$42,367 + $114,637
$157,004
2023
$2,211 (+31.9%)
$41,537 + $112,390
$153,927
2022
$1,675 (+4.9%)
$41,537 + $112,390
$153,927
2021
$1,596 (+2.3%)
$39,925 + $108,027
$147,952
2020
$1,561 (+1.6%)
$39,143 + $105,909
$145,052
2019
$1,536 (+2.1%)
$38,742 + $104,824
$143,566
2018
$1,504 (+1.6%)
$37,983 + $102,769
$140,752
2017
$1,481 (+6.7%)
$36,509 + $98,779
$135,288
2016
$1,388 (+0.9%)
$36,509 + $98,779
$135,288
2015
$1,376 (+1.9%)
$35,794 + $96,843
$132,637
2014
$1,350
$34,567 + $93,521
$128,088
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
39924011009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
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
Property details
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Garbage Disposal
Has Appliances
Area
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: front
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: No Landscaping
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 39924011009
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural
School Information
High School District: Other
Location Information
Latitude: 35.37685200
Longitude: -118.40234600
Directions: see map
Zoning: A-1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Kern County
APN: 39924011009
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 661-331-0598
Days Active in MLS: 24
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 195
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Laurie
List Agent Last Name: McCarty
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Coldwell Banker Preferred Realtors