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501 Van Buren St, Taft, CA, 93268

2beds
1baths
1,134sqft
$85,000
$75price/sqft
$999/moest. monthly cost
$39,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

This Ranch style single family home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with approximately 1134 square feet of living space on a 0.16 acre lot.There are no inspection or financing contingencies on this cash only purchase.The foreclosure deed has been recorded, allowing for shorter closing timelines.No Buyer Premium on this property.The seller has closing representation in this transaction. The buyer has the right to select their own title and closing company, or may use the sellers title and closing company. The buyer is responsible for all closing costs in this transaction. In the event the buyer chooses their own title and closing company, the buyer will be responsible for additional costs for coordinating the closing that are completed by the seller s title company.

Getting Around

39
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

1/10
3/10
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Taft Union High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1958

Type & Style

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

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,134
  • Total interior livable area: 1,134 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 19909112
  • Special condition: Auction

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft

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

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kern County and California

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Fire
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Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
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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 $429$5,148
Home Insurance *$43$516
Property Taxes $129$1,548
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$999$11,988
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$34,251/yr
40% on housing$29,970/yr
45% on housing$26,640/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

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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

$75This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 93268$115
Kern County$201

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 93268$183
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
2025-08-04Sold$150,000
2022-02-18Sold$200,000
2022-01-13Pending sale$187,900
2021-12-23Listed for sale$187,900
2021-12-18Listing removed--
2021-11-19Listed for sale$187,900
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2019-10-03Listing removed$135,000
2019-09-22Listed for sale$135,000
2011-04-27Sold$28,500
2011-03-01Listed for sale--
2010-12-08Sold$15,000

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