Built in 1966 and never sold on the open market since the day it was built, 1217 Tam O' Shanter Drive is one of only 18 golf course-accessible lots in the coveted Olde Stockdale neighborhood. This estate was completely reimagined in 2023featuring new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roof, insulation, windows, drywall, septic, water and gas mains, meters, panel, and a 15kW owned solar system. Spanning nearly 5,000 sq. ft. , the home offers 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, an office, game room, and a private basement shooting range. The outdoor space impresses with a full kitchen, firepits, motorized sunshade, and motorized privacy fence overlooking the golf course. No expense was sparedsee the attached spec sheet for the full list of improvements. A rare opportunity to own one of Bakersfield's most exclusive addresses.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$655Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Adam Belter•DRE #01896162• Coldwell Banker Preferred, REALTORS®
Southwest Bakersfield, located between California State Route 99 and the Westside Parkway, is a suburban and master-planned Bakersfield neighborhood with broad arterial boulevards and newer shopping corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Stockdale Highway and California Avenue corridor, where patios, coffee counters, and local storefronts line the drive. Housing trends toward late-20th-century subdivisions and contemporary infill, with wide streets and pocket parks shaping the daily rhythm. The Marketplace anchors errands and casual meetups with an open-air, walkable layout. Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace adds a distinctly Bakersfield soundtrack to nights out. River Walk Park brings lakeside paths and event lawns into the weekly calendar.
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Market insights
1217 Tam O Shanter Dr · $2,995,000
DAYS ON MARKET
11 days
The average home goes pending in 46 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,995,000
Median sale price in this area is $401,859. (87% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Formal living room
Separated family room
Breakfast area
Basement
Bonus room
Office
Utility room
One fireplace
Central air conditioning and central heat
Bathrooms
Five total bathrooms
Kitchen
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Exterior features
Covered patio
In-ground salt water pool
Automatic front and rear sprinklers
Golf course frontage/adjacent
Home design
Single-family residence (R1 zoning)
Owned solar panels (paid for)
Parking
Garage for 4+ cars
Security
Security system
Construction
Stucco and wood siding exterior
Slab foundation
Roof noted as 'Other (See Remarks)'
Utilities
Septic tank
Private water
Electricity and solar
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Electrical
Solar
May 5, 2023 • Final
Residential alteration
Addition
Remodel
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
33 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93309
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Bakersfield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1217 Tam O Shanter Dr
$2,842,857
$152K under list price of $3.00M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $449K to $1.4M.