This 4 bedroom & 1.5 bath is a rare find on one of the only county plowed roads in the neighborhood. It's a 5 minute walk to the Greenhorn Grill for great food and drinks. This beautiful area offers Skiing, Boarding, Cross Country, Hike, or Bike through this beautiful area. This home has essential updates, such as a new roof installed in 2019 which includes ice barrier. A new leach field was installed in 2018, along with a new wood burning fireplace insert with electric blower, The renovated living room and dining room needs very little finishing work leaving you the opportunity to put in your own personal touch. This mountain home is a great alternative to Big Bear. Home is priced to sell. SELLERS ARE RELOCATED TO ANOTHER STATE. MAKE AN OFFER!!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julia Pettis•DRE #01467448• EDL Properties
4 bedroom 2 Bath Cabin at the Southern Most Tip of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the community of Alta Sierra! Comes complete with furnishings and decorated as a cabin should be! Complete with a cozy living room, kitchen, enclosed sun porch and a new deck out front. Come enjoy the fresh air, 20 degree cooler temps than the valley and a lot of mountain, lake and river activities within miles of the cabin. Ski, board or tube at nearby Alta Sierra Ski Resort, Hiking, biking and ATV trails abound, Isabella Lake is just 15 minutes away for fishing, boating, Jet Skiing, Sailing and most any other water activity you can imagine! The quaint town of Kernville is just a few miles away with Parks, Antique stores, restaurants, shopping and the Famous Kern River, where you can raft, kayak and fish. Just an hour above Kernville is the famous Trail of 100 Giants. Enjoy a lot of outdoor activities, or just sit on your new deck and enjoy the cooler temperatures and the abundant wildlife. Call today for your personal showing!!
GEMLS #21801057
Sep 10, 2018
Price Changed
$172,500
$152/sq ft
Sep 7, 2018
Sold
$172,500
$152/sq ft
Sep 5, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2018
Price Changed
$185,000
$163/sq ft
Aug 13, 2018
Contingent
—
Jul 2, 2018
Price Changed
$185,000
$163/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Price Changed
$199,900
$176/sq ft
Jan 25, 2018
Listed
$225,000
$198/sq ft
+5
4 bdrm 2 Bath Cabin at the Southern Most Tip of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the community of Alta Sierra! Comes complete with furnishings & decorated as a cabin should be! Complete with a cozy living room, kitchen, enclosed sun porch & a new deck out front. Come enjoy the fresh air, 20 degree cooler temps than the valley & a lot of mountain, lake and river activities within miles of the cabin. Ski, board or tube at nearby Alta Sierra Ski Resort, Hiking, biking & ATV trails abound, Isabella Lake is just 15 minutes away for fishing, boating, Jet Skiing, Sailing and most any other water activity you can imagine! The quaint town of Kernville is just a few miles away with Parks, Antique stores, restaurants, shopping & the Famous Kern River, where you can raft, kayak & fish. Just an hour above Kernville is the famous Trail of 100 Giants. Enjoy a lot of outdoor activities, or just sit on your new deck & enjoy the cooler temperatures & the wildlife.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2000
Sold
$88,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1999
Sold
$70,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1976
Sold
$23,300
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,865 (+2.7%)
$41,616 + $192,474
$234,090
2024
$2,789 (+2.5%)
$41,616 + $192,474
$234,090
2023
$2,722 (+23.4%)
$40,800 + $188,700
$229,500
2022
$2,206 (+3.0%)
$40,800 + $188,700
$229,500
2021
$2,141 (+2.3%)
$31,535 + $149,792
$181,327
2020
$2,093 (+1.6%)
$30,917 + $146,855
$177,772
2019
$2,060 (+93.4%)
$30,600 + $145,350
$175,950
2018
$1,065 (−0.8%)
$30,000 + $142,500
$172,500
2017
$1,074 (+4.6%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2016
$1,027 (−0.6%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2015
$1,033 (+23.7%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2014
$835
$17,000 + $51,000
$68,000
Tax history for 8738 Old State Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,865 (+2.7%)
$41,616 + $192,474
$234,090
2024
$2,789 (+2.5%)
$41,616 + $192,474
$234,090
2023
$2,722 (+23.4%)
$40,800 + $188,700
$229,500
2022
$2,206 (+3.0%)
$40,800 + $188,700
$229,500
2021
$2,141 (+2.3%)
$31,535 + $149,792
$181,327
2020
$2,093 (+1.6%)
$30,917 + $146,855
$177,772
2019
$2,060 (+93.4%)
$30,600 + $145,350
$175,950
2018
$1,065 (−0.8%)
$30,000 + $142,500
$172,500
2017
$1,074 (+4.6%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2016
$1,027 (−0.6%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2015
$1,033 (+23.7%)
$30,000 + $56,000
$86,000
2014
$835
$17,000 + $51,000
$68,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,418 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
567
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
05311307000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Lap Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Site Built Home, Cabin
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Zoning Description: R-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Turn left onto CA-155 W/Evans Rd. Turn left on Alta Sierra Rd, Left on Pine Dr. left on Old State Rd continue on Old State Rd.
Subdivision Name: Alta Sierra
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 567
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,418 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Kern County
APN: 05311307000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: (949) 945-3919
Around this home
Schools
Kernville Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.7mi
4/10
Woodrow Wallace Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
5/10
Kern Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi
3/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 90° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
34 unhealthy days expected this year, 39 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wofford Hts, CA • 93285
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 5.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.4 hrs
5.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$229,000 – $277,000
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