Rare Offering in Country Oaks Estates Neighborhood! Beautiful English Tudor Style Custom Built Home on a Majestic 2.7 Acre Oak Filled Lot. This location is highly desirable, for its proximity to town, yet located in the privacy of the mountain. You will never have to worry about water again, it has a shared water well. The entire house is on a Backup 20K Generator, so you will not have to worry about power outages. Beautiful Old-World Charm with Modern updates throughout, Offering 5-Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, on a romantic storybook country setting. Custom interior design, by famous designer, with quality materials throughout. Grand brick patio terrace entrance with custom stained glass entryway door. The grand extended height foyer is the focal point of the home leading you into the stunning formal dining room, the modern elegant completely remodeled kitchen, and into the gorgeous formal living room. Interior Features Include: Remodeled English farmhouse style kitchen white cabinets, gorgeous quartzite countertops, large sitting island and center island. Stainless appliances and cozy breakfast area, large walk in pantry. The large formal dining room is absolutely amazing featuring custom wainscoting and beautiful chinoiserie mural, perfect for entertaining. The formal living room is spacious with lots of view windows stain glass accent windows. The master suite is very romantic with a newly modeled master bathroom with clawfoot tub. Upper level guest rooms include a large media room, study with walkout balcony, and 2-guest bedrooms. Upper level guest bathroom has been completely remodeled. Exterior Features: Full circular driveway around entire property. Detached 2-car garage, RV parking, spacious garden area, large green house, full perimeter dog fencing, open patios area, and much more. . ~This home is so unique offering a mix of English Tudor with modern luxuries. This one is priced to sell, don't hesitate! Simply too many details to mention must be seen to fully appreciate. ~ Whole House Backup Generac 20K Generator - On Shared Well ~
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.7 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Peacon•DRE #01890569• Coldwell Banker Best Realty
This Grand European Custom Designed Home has 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths on 2.7 acres filled with beautiful oak trees. The master bedroom suite has a jetted Japanese soaking tub and there is an additional bedroom/den on the first floor. The Kitchen with breakfast area, breakfast bar, butcher block island, leaded glass cabinets, travertine floors opens to the large Family Room that has beam ceilings built-ins and a wood burning stove. The farm style kitchen is also adjacent to the formal dining room that has a pass through opening. There is a large walk-in Pantry, a Laundry Room with lots of cabinets. There is travertine, designer tile in the foyer. The second floor has 3 bedrooms a balcony and a large recreation room. The home has central vac and an intercom. The patio and grounds are beautiful, well maintained and fenced. RV parking includes septic, water and electric drops. There are 2 storage sheds, large semi enclosed metal building, enclosed well house. Horses okay.
TAAR #9970966
Dec 17, 2015
Sold
$505,000
$145/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$519,000
$149/sq ft
+52
This Grand European Custom Designed Home has 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths on 2.7 acres of beautiful oak trees in the area of Country Oaks. The master bedroom suite has a jetted Japanese soaking tub and there is an additional bedroom/den on the first floor. The Kitchen with breakfast area, breakfast bar, butcher block island, leaded glass cabinets, travertine floors opens to the large Family Room that has beam ceilings built-ins and a wood burning stove. The farm style kitchen is also adjacent to the formal dining room that has a pass through opening. There is a large walk-in Pantry, a Laundry Room with lots of cabinets. There is travertine, designer tile in the foyer. The second floor has 3 bedrooms a balcony and a large bonus room. The home has central vac and an intercom. The patio and grounds are beautiful, well maintained and fenced. RV parking includes septic, water and electric drops. There are 2 storage sheds, large semi enclosed metal building, enclosed well house. Horses okay.
GEMLS #23005206
Oct 10, 2003
Sold
$360,000
$103/sq ft
Sep 2, 2003
Price Changed
$369,900
$106/sq ft
Sep 2, 2003
Delisted
—
Jun 23, 2003
Listed
$360,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 2001
Sold
$290,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1993
Sold
$247,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,437 (+0.7%)
$97,418 + $622,397
$719,815
2024
$8,379 (+3.6%)
$97,418 + $622,397
$719,815
2023
$8,084 (+0.8%)
$95,508 + $610,194
$705,702
2022
$8,019 (+20.1%)
$95,508 + $610,194
$705,702
2021
$6,677 (−0.7%)
$91,800 + $586,500
$678,300
2020
$6,727
$82,022 + $470,267
$552,289
2019
$6,726 (+3.7%)
$81,181 + $465,445
$546,626
2018
$6,485 (+0.1%)
$79,590 + $456,319
$535,909
2017
$6,477 (+2.8%)
$76,500 + $438,600
$515,100
2016
$6,301 (+24.6%)
$76,500 + $438,600
$515,100
2015
$5,057 (+1.1%)
$75,000 + $430,000
$505,000
2014
$5,000
$69,586 + $347,947
$417,533
Tax history for 19746 Backes Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,437 (+0.7%)
$97,418 + $622,397
$719,815
2024
$8,379 (+3.6%)
$97,418 + $622,397
$719,815
2023
$8,084 (+0.8%)
$95,508 + $610,194
$705,702
2022
$8,019 (+20.1%)
$95,508 + $610,194
$705,702
2021
$6,677 (−0.7%)
$91,800 + $586,500
$678,300
2020
$6,727
$82,022 + $470,267
$552,289
2019
$6,726 (+3.7%)
$81,181 + $465,445
$546,626
2018
$6,485 (+0.1%)
$79,590 + $456,319
$535,909
2017
$6,477 (+2.8%)
$76,500 + $438,600
$515,100
2016
$6,301 (+24.6%)
$76,500 + $438,600
$515,100
2015
$5,057 (+1.1%)
$75,000 + $430,000
$505,000
2014
$5,000
$69,586 + $347,947
$417,533
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
3,157
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
37822040004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
May 15, 2019 • Final
Residential electrical
Perform a main electrical panel upgrade at an existing single-family home.
Electrical
Electric meter
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential plumbing
Install a new lift station and leach lines.
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.
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Convection Oven, Water Softener
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Pellet Stove
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lighting, Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Front Yard, Back Yard
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Horses Allowed
Horse Amenities: None
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Sprinklers In Front, Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.7
Zoning: E2.5
Zoning Description: E2.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Highline to Backes to Property on Corner
Cross Street: Highline & Backes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,157
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Kern County
APN: 37822040004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026