Hart Creek Estates location, location, location! Just 25 miles from Bakersfield or 13 miles from Tehachapi. This beautiful custom home sits on 5.6 spectacular tree covered acres. Privacy is key when you enjoy the covered patio in the backyard while listening to the bubbling fountain. The interior offers high ceilings and spacious rooms with a flow through floor plan. There are plentiful built ins throughout including the great room, dining room and office. The split wing floor plan allows for complete privacy in the master bedroom while providing a center shared bath for the two guest rooms. Live in the country, breath clean mountain air, and enjoy wildlife in your own private space with easy access to Highway 58 and the Metropolitan Bakersfield Area.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
5.66 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Diana Williams•DRE #00986318• Tehachapi Summit Real Estate
Bought with Rachelle Kightlinger•DRE #01899817• Kightlinger & Associates
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Market trends in 93531, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
92.7%
2.7% MoM
Median sale price
$480K
$107 MoM
Avg. days on market
27d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
0 MoM
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Sale history for 28500 Valley Oak Rd
Date
Event
Price
TAAR #9969816
Apr 15, 2015
Sold
$425,000
$152/sq ft
Jan 5, 2015
Listed
$439,000
$157/sq ft
+28
Hart Creek Estates location, location, location! This beautiful custom home sits on 5.6 spectacular tree covered acres. Privacy is key when you enjoy the covered patio in the backyard while listening to the bubbling fountain. The interior offers high ceilings and spacious rooms with a flow through floor plan. There are plentiful built ins throughout including the great room, dining room and office. The split wing floor plan allows for complete privacy in the master bedroom while providing a center shared bath for the two guest rooms. Live in the country, breath clean mountain air, and enjoy wildlife in your own private space with easy access to Highway 58 and the Metropolitan Bakersfield Area.
GEMLS #21500077
Apr 15, 2015
Sold
$425,000
$152/sq ft
Mar 21, 2015
Price Changed
$439,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 21, 2015
Delisted
—
Jan 5, 2015
Listed
$425,000
$152/sq ft
GEMLS #21304706
Aug 20, 2013
Sold
$385,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 1, 2013
Delisted
—
Jul 1, 2013
Price Changed
$399,950
$143/sq ft
May 16, 2013
Listed
$385,000
$138/sq ft
+5
Wow! If you are looking for a mountain get away for weekends or full time. .. come see this charming cottage on 5.6 acre in Hart Creek Estates, only 30 quick & beautiful minutes from Bakersfield! One-owner, mint condition and amazingly set up for easy care! Alarm, central vac, darling beadboard cabinetry, tile & hardwood floors, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, wooden window sills, great kitchen with cooks island & stainless, stone accents in & out, large master, whirlpool tub, 4th is office w/ closet.
Public Records
Oct 21, 2002
Sold
$105,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,040 (+0.7%)
$102,151 + $408,625
$510,776
2024
$5,998 (+3.7%)
$102,151 + $408,625
$510,776
2023
$5,786 (+0.9%)
$100,149 + $400,613
$500,762
2022
$5,737 (+0.3%)
$100,149 + $400,613
$500,762
2021
$5,720 (−0.7%)
$96,261 + $385,057
$481,318
2020
$5,760
$94,374 + $377,507
$471,881
2019
$5,759 (+1.6%)
$93,407 + $373,637
$467,044
2018
$5,670 (+0.2%)
$91,576 + $366,311
$457,887
2017
$5,659 (+2.5%)
$88,021 + $352,088
$440,109
2016
$5,521 (+13.0%)
$88,021 + $352,088
$440,109
2015
$4,884 (+0.9%)
$86,296 + $345,185
$431,481
2014
$4,842
$110,000 + $275,000
$385,000
Tax history for 28500 Valley Oak Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,040 (+0.7%)
$102,151 + $408,625
$510,776
2024
$5,998 (+3.7%)
$102,151 + $408,625
$510,776
2023
$5,786 (+0.9%)
$100,149 + $400,613
$500,762
2022
$5,737 (+0.3%)
$100,149 + $400,613
$500,762
2021
$5,720 (−0.7%)
$96,261 + $385,057
$481,318
2020
$5,760
$94,374 + $377,507
$471,881
2019
$5,759 (+1.6%)
$93,407 + $373,637
$467,044
2018
$5,670 (+0.2%)
$91,576 + $366,311
$457,887
2017
$5,659 (+2.5%)
$88,021 + $352,088
$440,109
2016
$5,521 (+13.0%)
$88,021 + $352,088
$440,109
2015
$4,884 (+0.9%)
$86,296 + $345,185
$431,481
2014
$4,842
$110,000 + $275,000
$385,000
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.6 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,789
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
50523221002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
E(5)
Estate District
The purpose of the Estate (E) district is to designate areas suitable for larger lot residential living environments. Uses are limited to those typical of and compatible with quiet residential neighborhoods. The minimum lot size shall be 10,890 sq ft unless the E district is combined with the Lot Size combining district (Chapter 19.54 of this title) where a larger minimum lot size is specified. The minimum lot size may be reduced when any E district is combined with the Cluster (CL) combining district (Chapter 19.58 of this title). Agricultural uses permitted in the E district are accessory uses and shall not be established until a primary use is established.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Dec 12, 2019 • Final
Residential alteration
Remodel
Feb 23, 2018 • Final
Residential alteration garage
Construct a carport attached to an existing single-family home.
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.
Great Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Indoor Utility, Split Wing
Heating & Cooling: Central A/C, Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Exterior Material: Stucco
Patio: Covered, Uncovered
Sprinklers: Front (Auto), Rear (Auto)
Land & Farm Information
Census Tract: 60.08
Acres: 5.6565
Lot Information
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
RS
Property Information
Occupant Type: Vacant
Has RV Space
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer/Water: Septic Tank, LP/Gas/Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupancy: Owner
School Information
Jr. High School: Jacobsen
Elementary School: Other-Outlying
Elementary Districts: Tehachapi Unified
Senior High School: Tehachapi
Location Information
Directions: Exit Highway 58 turn south, follow round around, turn left on Clear Creek Road, turn left on Valley Oak just past Silverberry on the left side of road.
Cross Street: Silverberry
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,789
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Kern County
APN: 50523221002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tompkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 11.6mi
3/10
Jacobsen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.8mi
2/10
Tehachapi High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
39% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
19 unhealthy days expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$697,000 – $844,000
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