1301 Taft Hwy #168 · Bakersfield, CA 93307

$99,500

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,152 sqft · Manufactured public records · 90 Days on market

Built 1986 4,200 sqft lot $86/sqft · at area comps Est $98k · at est. ↓ 17% since listing

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.0/15.0
• Rent growth +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.4/10.0
• Livability +2.9/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome home to comfort, style, and easy living in Southland Mobile Home Park in Bakersfield. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect blend of warmth and modern updates. Step inside and enjoy recently renovated plus a brand new HVAC system, giving you peace of mind and year-round comfort especially during those warm Central Valley summers. The inviting layout offers just the right amount of space to relax, host family and friends, or simply unwind at the end of the day. Every detail makes this home feel welcoming and truly move-in ready. Life here comes with added perks enjoy access to the community pool and spa, perfect for cooling off or enjoying a quiet evening soak. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and schools, everything you need is just minutes away. If you're looking for a home that combines comfort, convenience, and value, this one is ready to welcome you. Schedule your private showing today.

Key facts

• Community pool
• Community spa
• Brand new carpet

Tags

• BRAND NEW CARPET
• BRAND NEW HVAC SYSTEM
• COMMUNITY POOL
• COMMUNITY SPA
• CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $874 ($10k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $100k).
• Recommended offer: $94k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 16.8% vs local median 3.6% in Bakersfield — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 58/100 on livability (#716 in CA) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: housing A+; Watch: health & safety D, crime F, amenities F.
• Kern High (urban): math 21% / reading 51% proficiency, ranked #860 of 1,400 in CA (top 61%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Ridgeview High (reading 95%, 2,688 students, 74% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.7%/yr); 314 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 12d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 3,244 units permitted in Kern County in 2024 (73 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 41% of the median local income ($56k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $688 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Kern County population projected at +17% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.7% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 90 days — a 6% lower offer ($94k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 2y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: extreme-heat days projected 7→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $93,530 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 90 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.95% ✓
• Cap rate: 16.83%
• Cash-on-cash: 37.64%
• DSCR: 2.67
• GRM: 4.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $98,372
• List price: $99,500
• Delta: 1.15%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 5 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 8 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1301 Taft Hwy #58	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,152 (0%)	9mo	$100,000	$87	93
1301 Taft Hwy #163	0.00mi	3/1.8	1,152 (0%)	16mo	$60,000	$52	86
1301 Taft Hwy #31	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,120 (-3%)	14mo	$130,000	$116	84
1301 Taft #91	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,243 (+8%)	6mo	$75,000	$60	82
1301 Taft Hwy #50	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,056 (-8%)	7mo	$109,900	$104	80
1301 Taft Hwy #99	0.00mi	3/2.0	1,034 (-10%)	22mo	$95,900	$93	65
1301 Taft Hwy #96	0.11mi	3/2.0	1,316 (+14%)	9mo	$99,900	$76	64
1225 Taft Hwy #19	0.20mi	2/2.0 (-1)	1,058 (-8%)	23mo	$65,000	$61	53

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.71% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 36.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.61×
• Total profit: $44,976
• Equity at exit: $14,836

10-year hold

• IRR: 44.6%
• Equity multiple: 5.83×
• Total profit: $134,454
• Equity at exit: $8,603

Cash invested: $27,860 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State California: 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

AB1482 statewide rent cap (10% + CPI). Cities (SF/LA/Berkeley) layer stricter rules. Just-cause statewide.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 93307

• Rents YoY: 5.7%
• Active inventory: 314
• Price-to-rent: 4.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,941 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$522
• Tax from tax record: −$96 /mo · $1,156/yr
• Insurance: −$41
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$408
• Net cashflow: $874

Break-even live

Break-even rent $835

Max offer price $99,500

Occupancy floor 50%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $930	-5% $902	+0% $874	+5% $846	+10% $817
Rent	-10% $720	-5% $797	+0% $874	+5% $950	+10% $1,027
Rate	-1.0pp $924	-0.5pp $899	base $874	+0.5pp $848	+1.0pp $822

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $24,875
• Closing costs: $2,985
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1408 Interlaken Dr Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1159	$2,250	$1.94	23d	1	1.00mi
8914 S Union Ave Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1500	$1,950	$1.30	4d	1	1.10mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 75B Bakersfield, CA	2.0	1.5	1008	$1,650	$1.64	23d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 47B Bakersfield, CA	2.0	1.5	1008	$1,650	$1.64	12d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 56A Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1200	$1,750	$1.46	4d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 51D Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1200	$1,800	$1.50	5d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 73D Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1230	$1,850	$1.50	45d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 43B Bakersfield, CA	2.0	1.5	1050	$1,650	$1.57	45d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Apt 69A Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1208	$1,850	$1.53	20d	1	1.38mi
600 Hosking Ave Unit 47C Bakersfield, CA	2.0	1.5	1008	$1,650	$1.64	4d	1	1.38mi
1305 Quartz Hill Rd Bakersfield, CA	3.0	2.0	1351	$2,250	$1.67	4d	1	1.45mi

Listing history 30 events

1. 2026-05-13
   status Pending 952-char remark

   Show marketing remark (952 chars)

   Welcome home to comfort, style, and easy living in Southland Mobile Home Park in Bakersfield. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect blend of warmth and modern updates. Step inside and enjoy recently renovated plus a brand new HVAC system, giving you peace of mind and year-round comfort especially during those warm Central Valley summers. The inviting layout offers just the right amount of space to relax, host family and friends, or simply unwind at the end of the day. Every detail makes this home feel welcoming and truly move-in ready. Life here comes with added perks enjoy access to the community pool and spa, perfect for cooling off or enjoying a quiet evening soak. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and schools, everything you need is just minutes away. If you're looking for a home that combines comfort, convenience, and value, this one is ready to welcome you. Schedule your private showing today.

2. 2026-04-15
   price $99,500 952-char remark

   Show marketing remark (952 chars)

   Welcome home to comfort, style, and easy living in Southland Mobile Home Park in Bakersfield. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect blend of warmth and modern updates. Step inside and enjoy recently renovated plus a brand new HVAC system, giving you peace of mind and year-round comfort especially during those warm Central Valley summers. The inviting layout offers just the right amount of space to relax, host family and friends, or simply unwind at the end of the day. Every detail makes this home feel welcoming and truly move-in ready. Life here comes with added perks enjoy access to the community pool and spa, perfect for cooling off or enjoying a quiet evening soak. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and schools, everything you need is just minutes away. If you're looking for a home that combines comfort, convenience, and value, this one is ready to welcome you. Schedule your private showing today.

3. 2026-02-12
   listed $101,000 Active 952-char remark

   Show marketing remark (952 chars)

   Welcome home to comfort, style, and easy living in Southland Mobile Home Park in Bakersfield. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is the perfect blend of warmth and modern updates. Step inside and enjoy recently renovated plus a brand new HVAC system, giving you peace of mind and year-round comfort especially during those warm Central Valley summers. The inviting layout offers just the right amount of space to relax, host family and friends, or simply unwind at the end of the day. Every detail makes this home feel welcoming and truly move-in ready. Life here comes with added perks enjoy access to the community pool and spa, perfect for cooling off or enjoying a quiet evening soak. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and schools, everything you need is just minutes away. If you're looking for a home that combines comfort, convenience, and value, this one is ready to welcome you. Schedule your private showing today.

4. 2024-07-19
   soldstatus $101,000 Closed Sale 421-char remark

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5. 2024-07-19
   soldstatus $101,000 Sold

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6. 2024-06-25
   status Pending Sale 421-char remark

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7. 2024-06-24
   status Pending
8. 2024-06-23
   status Active 421-char remark

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9. 2024-06-14
   status Active
10. 2024-05-22
    status Pending Sale 421-char remark

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11. 2024-05-22
    status Pending

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

12. 2024-05-20
    historical Active - Contingent
13. 2024-05-10
    price $99,900 421-char remark

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14. 2024-05-10
    price $99,900

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15. 2024-05-04
    listed $106,900 Active
16. 2024-05-02
    price $106,900 421-char remark

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17. 2024-05-02
    price $106,900

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18. 2024-04-26
    price $105,000 421-char remark

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19. 2024-04-25
    price $105,000
20. 2024-04-10
    price $108,000 421-char remark

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21. 2024-04-09
    price $108,000
22. 2024-03-29
    price $110,000 421-char remark

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

23. 2024-03-29
    price $110,000

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

24. 2024-03-27
    price $113,000 421-char remark

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

25. 2024-03-27
    price $113,000

    Show marketing remark (421 chars)

    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

26. 2024-03-04
    price $115,000 421-char remark

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

27. 2024-02-27
    price $115,000
28. 2024-02-24
    price $117,500 421-char remark

    Show marketing remark (421 chars)

    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

29. 2024-02-24
    price $117,500

    Show marketing remark (421 chars)

    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

30. 2024-01-24
    listed $120,000 Active 421-char remark

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    Remodeled 3 bed 2 bath split wing manufacture home located in Southland family Mobile Home Park. Ready for quick escrow, this home features a brand new roof, new granite kitchen counters, new stainless steel appliances, fresh paint inside and out, new 2 inch miniblinds, 4 inch baseboards, new fixtures, remodeled bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air, indoor lighting and a large wood shed for extra storage.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CA · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,156 · $96/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,156 · $96/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥104°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 10/10 Extreme 33 unhealthy d/yr today · 37 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $23,291
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,574
• − Property taxes: −$1,156
• − Insurance: −$498
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,863
• − Management: −$1,863
• − Depreciation: −$2,895
• Taxable income: $9,443
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$2,266
• After-tax cash flow: $8,219/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Kern High
• NCES district ID: 0619540
• Math proficiency: 21% ▬ 0.00%
• Reading proficiency: 51% ▲ 2.00%
• Median HH income: $49,686
• Composite: 33.68/100
• National rank: #10443
• State rank: #860 of 1400 in CA

Livability — Bakersfield

• Score: 58/100
• State rank: #716
• US rank: #21355

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living F Crime F Employment C+ Housing A+ Health & safety D User ratings D-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Bakersfield, CA
• County: Kern County · 710,371 people
• City population: 499,124
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• Population (ZIP): 85,945
• Household income: $56,446
• Rent vs Own: 53.0% rent · 47.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 3246.0

Population outlook (Kern County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 947,286 people
• By 2030: 978,984 · +3.3%
• By 2040: 1,045,018 · +10.3%
• By 2050: 1,105,232 · +16.7%
• By 2075: 1,229,538 · +29.8%
• By 2100: 1,238,059 · +30.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Hispanic (80%)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 80% Two or more races 12% White 10% Black 6% Asian 3% Native American 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 73%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 0%
• Foreign-born: 31% · Canada
• Languages at home: 28% English-only · Spanish 69% Other Indo-European 1% Arabic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Kern

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+21.1) · D 38.2% · R 59.3% · Other 2.5%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.3pp toward R · 2008: -17.8pp · 2024: -21.1pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+21.1 2020: R+10.2 2016: R+15.0 2012: R+20.9 2008: R+17.8

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -263.59%
• Current HPI: 447.1746
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.71%
• Metro: Bakersfield, CA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Price history

-17.1% since first listed

30 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-13 Pending — GEMLS
• 2026-04-15 Price Changed $99,500 GEMLS
• 2026-02-12 Listed $101,000 GEMLS
• 2024-07-19 Sold (MLS) $101,000 GEMLS
• 2024-07-19 Sold (MLS) $101,000 CRMLS
• 2024-06-25 Pending — CRMLS
• 2024-06-24 Pending — GEMLS
• 2024-06-23 Relisted — CRMLS
• 2024-06-14 Relisted — GEMLS
• 2024-05-22 Pending — CRMLS
• 2024-05-22 Pending — GEMLS
• 2024-05-20 Contingent — GEMLS
• 2024-05-10 Price Changed $99,900 CRMLS
• 2024-05-10 Price Changed $99,900 GEMLS
• 2024-05-04 Listed $106,900 GEMLS
• 2024-05-02 Price Changed $106,900 CRMLS
• 2024-05-02 Price Changed $106,900 GEMLS
• 2024-04-26 Price Changed $105,000 CRMLS
• 2024-04-25 Price Changed $105,000 GEMLS
• 2024-04-10 Price Changed $108,000 CRMLS
• 2024-04-09 Price Changed $108,000 GEMLS
• 2024-03-29 Price Changed $110,000 CRMLS
• 2024-03-29 Price Changed $110,000 GEMLS
• 2024-03-27 Price Changed $113,000 CRMLS
• 2024-03-27 Price Changed $113,000 GEMLS
• 2024-03-04 Price Changed $115,000 CRMLS
• 2024-02-27 Price Changed $115,000 GEMLS
• 2024-02-24 Price Changed $117,500 CRMLS
• 2024-02-24 Price Changed $117,500 GEMLS
• 2024-01-24 Listed $120,000 CRMLS

Property tax history

+15.3%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,156 · +263.8% YoY. Source: county tax records.