Are yards well-kept in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say parking is easy

Does Shafter, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Shafter, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say kids play outside

Is Shafter, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 74% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say car is needed

Is Shafter, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Would people walk alone at night in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Shafter, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is Shafter, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Shafter, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are neighbors friendly in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Are there community events in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Shafter, CA?

As of early 2026, 16% of users say there's wildlife

What is 597 Johnston Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA is $364,600 .

What is the price history for 597 Johnston Ave?

597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA last sold for $215,000 in May 2017.

Is Shafter a buyer's or seller's market?

Shafter is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Shafter?

Residents describe Shafter, CA as well-kept, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Shafter, CA .

How big is the lot at 597 Johnston Ave?

The lot at 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA is about 0.16 acres (7,023 sq ft).

Does 597 Johnston Ave have a garage?

Yes, 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$364,600

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 sqft

597 Johnston Ave, Shafter, CA 93263

Est. Refi. Payment $2,435/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 26, 2017 for $215,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$365K

Since last month

$900 (+0.2%)

Since last year

$400 (-0.1%)

Since last sale

$150K (+69.5%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +82% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$365K
August 2026	$364K
July 2026	$361K
June 2026	$369K
May 2026	$367K
April 2026	$368K
March 2026	$370K
February 2026	$365K
January 2026	$361K
2025
December 2025	$360K
November 2025	$363K
October 2025	$365K
September 2025	$365K
August 2025	$364K
July 2025	$367K
June 2025	$371K
May 2025	$370K
April 2025	$373K
March 2025	$371K
February 2025	$370K
January 2025	$374K
2024
December 2024	$373K
November 2024	$365K
October 2024	$366K
September 2024	$366K
August 2024	$367K
July 2024	$364K
June 2024	$363K
May 2024	$361K
April 2024	$357K
March 2024	$353K
February 2024	$352K
January 2024	$346K
2023
December 2023	$345K
November 2023	$349K
October 2023	$348K
September 2023	$348K
August 2023	$343K
July 2023	$346K
June 2023	$346K
May 2023	$340K
April 2023	$336K
March 2023	$332K
February 2023	$326K
January 2023	$327K
2022
December 2022	$328K
November 2022	$332K
October 2022	$336K
September 2022	$336K
August 2022	$338K
July 2022	$343K
June 2022	$346K
May 2022	$346K
April 2022	$346K
March 2022	$344K
February 2022	$336K
January 2022	$330K
2021
December 2021	$327K
November 2021	$325K
October 2021	$320K
September 2021	$318K
August 2021	$317K
July 2021	$312K
June 2021	$303K
May 2021	$287K
April 2021	$282K
March 2021	$276K
February 2021	$273K
January 2021	$273K
2020
December 2020	$265K
November 2020	$255K
October 2020	$253K
September 2020	$250K
August 2020	$250K
July 2020	$246K
June 2020	$249K
May 2020	$248K
April 2020	$251K
March 2020	$250K
February 2020	$246K
January 2020	$241K
2019
December 2019	$241K
November 2019	$243K
October 2019	$239K
September 2019	$241K
August 2019	$241K
July 2019	$240K
June 2019	$238K
May 2019	$236K
April 2019	$235K
March 2019	$234K
February 2019	$235K
January 2019	$236K
2018
December 2018	$231K
November 2018	$230K
October 2018	$232K
September 2018	$228K
August 2018	$230K
July 2018	$227K
June 2018	$228K
May 2018	$230K
April 2018	$227K
March 2018	$225K
February 2018	$225K
January 2018	$220K
2017
December 2017	$222K
November 2017	$221K
October 2017	$218K
September 2017	$220K
August 2017	$218K
July 2017	$217K
June 2017	$216K
May 2017	$215K
April 2017	$214K
March 2017	$216K
February 2017	$219K
January 2017	$219K
2016
December 2016	$215K
November 2016	$218K
October 2016	$202K
September 2016	$200K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
400 Rodriguez Ave, Shafter, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$185,000	07/10/26	3	2	1,251
450 Golden West Ave, Shafter, CA	0.36	Single-Family Home	$160,000	06/22/26	3	2	1,611
344 Atkinson Ave, Shafter, CA	0.30	Single-Family Home	$320,000	06/29/26	3	2	1,209
450 Atlantic Ave, Shafter, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$275,000	02/13/26	3	2	1,666
403 W Euclid Ave, Shafter, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$363,000	12/05/25	3	2	2,145
445 Atlantic Ave, Shafter, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$321,000	06/02/26	3	2	1,154
849 Brittany St, Shafter, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$329,999	03/24/26	4	2	1,148
421 Curtis Ave, Shafter, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$309,999	12/19/25	3	1	1,086
514 Escalante Ave, Shafter, CA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$380,000	10/09/25	4	2	1,726
421 Karla St, Shafter, CA	0.57	Single-Family Home	$375,000	08/24/26	4	2	1,875

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
516 Rodeo St, Shafter, CA 93263	0.05	$512,300	4	2	2,235	Off Market
572 Johnston Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.05	$346,900	4	2	1,225	Off Market
674 Lopez Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.11	$378,800	4	2	1,594	Off Market
438 Rodriguez Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.18	$358,300	4	3	1,569	Off Market
310 Lopez Ct, Shafter, CA 93263	0.15	$377,900	4	2	1,440	Off Market
652 Camp Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.13	$361,100	4	2	1,440	Off Market
639 Wiedmann Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.15	$361,100	4	2	1,530	Off Market
421 Curtis Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.21	$309,999	3	1	1,086	Recently Sold
716 S Golden Poppy Ct, Shafter, CA 93263	0.19	$466,600	4	3	2,391	Off Market
589 Arkelian Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.19	$403,400	4	2	1,726	Off Market
421 W Euclid Ave, Shafter, CA 93263	0.24	$310,200	3	2	714	Off Market
715 Pheasant Run Dr, Shafter, CA 93263	0.20	$527,100	4	3	2,391	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2005

1,530 sqft

$238/sqft

Garage

About this House

Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home in Shafter, CA. Seller has taken great pride and has kept the property in very clean and pristine condition. Move in ready. This property has beautiful tile flooring in the living room,kitchen and hallways. Carpet in bedroom and bedrooms are prefect size. Stamped concrete walkways and great size patio area perfect for family get togethers or summer BBQs.This property is a Must See. Hurry, this property will not last!

597 Johnston Ave, Shafter, CA 93263 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,530 sqft single-family home built in 2005. It last sold for $215,000 on May 26, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $364,600, with a rent estimate of $2,217/month.

Home Details for 597 Johnston Ave

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2005Year Updated: 2005
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Air Conditioning
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7021 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 26, 2017 Source: Bakersfield AOR #21701077	Sold	$215,000
Apr 11, 2017 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$218,500
Dec 1, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$218,500 Price decreased by 3%
Nov 7, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$225,000
Mar 30, 2005 Source: N/A	Sold	$136,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$254,508

Additional Cost

Market trends in Shafter

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Golden Oak Elementary School
K-6
Public
717 Students
Richland Union Elementary School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
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What Locals Say about Shafter

At least 67 Trulia users voted on each feature.

95 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say parking is easy
89 % Say there are sidewalks
79 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say kids play outside
74 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say car is needed
66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
65 % Say people would walk alone at night
64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
63 % Say it's quiet
60 % Say streets are well-lit
53 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say there are community events
16 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Javier Hernandez
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1y ago
"People in this community love walking there dogs at any given time because it’s a safe and friendly place "
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Mariadalika14
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2y ago
"It’s a new community people are still adjusting in the new area, but it seems beautiful. Looking forward to living here ."
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Juan &. V. E. .
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6y ago
"My community is awesome and I love living here. It is family oriented and a peaceful place to be. The store owners get to know you personally and everyone seems to know each other "
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Alexander A.
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6y ago
"Not too many dog owners walking in the park. As matter of fact there are not that many people walking in shafter before 6pm"
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Brianna R.
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6y ago
"The commute isn’t too bad. I wish it was closer to Bakersfield but shafter is an excellent place to raise a family away from the hustle and bustle."
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Sstephens0923
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6y ago
"The commute is amazing! You don’t really have to walk far to get into town. I mean if you love to walk then it’s a great walking distance. "
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Dalila_castillo
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6y ago
"4th of July show, 5 de mayo festival, school games, and trick or treating is great for kids. Parks are always kept clean and maintained "
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Lindz.camarena
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6y ago
"Quiet neighborhood. But Flowertree needs more Shafter PD presence. People do not obey the stop sign and we have had several big accidents at that intersection so far. People need to drive safely in residential neighborhoods. "
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Soyla M.
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6y ago
"Great town to live in and save as well. The school are great. The parks are safe. Super calm and you won't regret morning in."
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Shelby R.
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6y ago
"Usually get togethers at the park along with a trunk or treat set up at the park along with a Santa during Christmas time "
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Herb W. Jr.
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7y ago
"The Ford theater events Friday night football games the Rotary club quarters club community events Fourth of July Halloween parade Cinco de Mayo celebration."
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Perfectoantonio
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7y ago
"There is a lot of dogs in the street and there might be stuff around from other dogs that can cause them to get really sick "
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Herb W. J.
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8y ago
"I have lived in Shafter California since 1970. It’s a wonderful small-town environment. Since my marriage we have treated Shafter as a bedroom community to Bakersfield California."
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Herb W. J.
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8y ago
"I have lived in Shafter since August 19 70. In my current neighborhood I have been living for the last 24 years and have watch the growth and expansion of new homes in my neighborhood."
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Unknown N.
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8y ago
"I love it here very Friendly neighborhood close by to the high school and the Mannel park have no complaints."
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Dan
12y ago
"It's a quiet, community oriented town that's really close to Bakersfield. You skip all the traffic and crime, but are still only 15-20 minutes away from great shopping. Shafter is friendly, very community minded, and has great people. Plus, the city government is in excellent financial shape, unlike a lot of cities in California. We love living here!"
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Dan
13y ago
"A wonderful family area that is safe and quiet. It's a great place to raise a family, and very neighborly. "
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M S.
15y ago
"I live here and it is awful. "
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Frequently asked questions about 597 Johnston Ave

What is 597 Johnston Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA is $364,600.
What is the price history for 597 Johnston Ave?
597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA last sold for $215,000 in May 2017.
Is Shafter a buyer's or seller's market?
Shafter is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Shafter?
Residents describe Shafter, CA as well-kept, easy to park in, and pedestrian-friendly. See recently sold homes in Shafter, CA.
How big is the lot at 597 Johnston Ave?
The lot at 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA is about 0.16 acres (7,023 sq ft).
Does 597 Johnston Ave have a garage?
Yes, 597 Johnston Ave in Shafter, CA has a garage.