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217 Garnsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

6beds
3baths
0sqft
$555,000
--price/sqft
$4,042/moest. monthly cost
$161,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located at 217 Garnsey Ave & 217 Garnsey Ave Unit B in Bakersfield, this property offers two homes on one large lot. The main house features four bedroom, two bathrooms, and 1,440 square feet of living space, completely updated with new roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and stylish finishes. The kitchen includes quartz countertops and updated cabinetry.The detached ADU adds two spacious bedrooms, one full bathroom, and 1056 square feet. With a long driveway that fits over ten cars and room for an RV, this setup is perfect for extra income or multi-generational living.

Getting Around

54
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
31
TransitSome Transit
55
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
Curran Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi
5/10
Bakersfield High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 02020002
  • Zoning: R1
  • Zoning description: R1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.33 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Open,RV Access/Parking
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kern County and California

Earthquake
Fire
Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,806$33,672
Home Insurance *$203$2,436
Property Taxes $635$7,620
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$4,042$48,504
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$138,582/yr
40% on housing$121,260/yr
45% on housing$107,786/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.8%
9.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93309$198
Kern County$201

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93309$236
Kern County$233

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-01Listed for sale$599,999
2025-10-10Listing removed$399,999
2025-09-02Listed for sale$399,999
2025-04-16Sold$175,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJustin S. Yim
BrokerageUhler Mortgage Solutions Inc.

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