Are yards well-kept in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say parking is easy

Does Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say kids play outside

Does Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 63% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say car is needed

Is Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Are the streets well-lit in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say streets are well-lit

Is Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are there community events in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 32% of users say there are community events

Is there wildlife in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 28% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 25% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Cottonwood, Bakersfield, CA?

As of early 2026, 25% of users say people would walk alone at night

What is 812 Smith St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA is $229,800 .

What is the price history for 812 Smith St?

812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $42,000 in June 2014.

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

Bakersfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Bakersfield?

The median sale price in Bakersfield is $398K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.

Does 812 Smith St have air conditioning?

Yes, 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 812 Smith St?

The lot at 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$229,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
897 sqft

812 Smith St, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Cottonwood

Est. Refi. Payment $1,480/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 17, 2014 for $42,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$230K

Since last month

$28K (+14.1%)

Since last year

$38K (+20%)

Since last sale

$187K (+444.3%)

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 +401% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$229K
July 2026	$200K
June 2026	$200K
May 2026	$200K
April 2026	$201K
March 2026	$206K
February 2026	$189K
January 2026	$185K
2025
December 2025	$189K
November 2025	$193K
October 2025	$181K
September 2025	$186K
August 2025	$191K
July 2025	$189K
June 2025	$190K
May 2025	$206K
April 2025	$207K
March 2025	$204K
February 2025	$203K
January 2025	$213K
2024
December 2024	$216K
November 2024	$206K
October 2024	$194K
September 2024	$191K
August 2024	$195K
July 2024	$197K
June 2024	$198K
May 2024	$198K
April 2024	$192K
March 2024	$189K
February 2024	$182K
January 2024	$182K
2023
December 2023	$178K
November 2023	$182K
October 2023	$176K
September 2023	$179K
August 2023	$184K
July 2023	$182K
June 2023	$181K
May 2023	$182K
April 2023	$177K
March 2023	$174K
February 2023	$166K
January 2023	$167K
2022
December 2022	$168K
November 2022	$170K
October 2022	$173K
September 2022	$171K
August 2022	$171K
July 2022	$174K
June 2022	$174K
May 2022	$173K
April 2022	$168K
March 2022	$162K
February 2022	$156K
January 2022	$152K
2021
December 2021	$149K
November 2021	$149K
October 2021	$148K
September 2021	$147K
August 2021	$146K
July 2021	$147K
June 2021	$152K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$158K
March 2021	$137K
February 2021	$135K
January 2021	$124K
2020
December 2020	$124K
November 2020	$122K
October 2020	$115K
September 2020	$138K
August 2020	$131K
July 2020	$127K
June 2020	$125K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$121K
January 2020	$111K
2019
December 2019	$115K
November 2019	$117K
October 2019	$120K
September 2019	$120K
August 2019	$121K
July 2019	$116K
June 2019	$116K
May 2019	$118K
April 2019	$120K
March 2019	$113K
February 2019	$110K
January 2019	$109K
2018
December 2018	$106K
November 2018	$109K
October 2018	$101K
September 2018	$105K
August 2018	$103K
July 2018	$99K
June 2018	$97K
May 2018	$98K
April 2018	$95K
March 2018	$94K
February 2018	$96K
January 2018	$94K
2017
December 2017	$90K
November 2017	$82K
October 2017	$79K
September 2017	$79K
August 2017	$69K
July 2017	$59K
June 2017	$53K
May 2017	$47K
April 2017	$47K
March 2017	$47K
February 2017	$47K
January 2017	$47K
2016
December 2016	$46K
November 2016	$46K
October 2016	$46K
September 2016	$45K
August 2016	$46K

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
305 Madison St, Bakersfield, CA	0.20	Single-Family Home	$90,000	05/20/26	2	1	953
299 S Hayes St, Bakersfield, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$245,000	05/15/26	2	1	852
301 Madison St, Bakersfield, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$225,000	12/02/25	2	1	796
1518 Padre St, Bakersfield, CA	0.52	Single-Family Home	$63,000	10/24/25	2	1	751
921 Feliz Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$150,000	03/03/26	3	1	600
1108 Smith St, Bakersfield, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$180,000	09/16/25	3	1	607
1218 Feliz Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$204,999	11/10/25	2	1	1,300
310 Madison St, Bakersfield, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$220,000	07/02/26	3	1	1,146
814 Bunting Dr, Bakersfield, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$170,000	06/01/26	2	1	798
124 Madison St, Bakersfield, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$240,000	06/23/26	3	1	949

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
921 Cannon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.08	$338,900	3	2	-	Off Market
930 Cannon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.10	$331,900	4	2	1,556	Off Market
820 E Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.07	$275,900	3	2	744	Off Market
E Belle Ter, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
1022 Smith St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.15	$327,600	4	2.5	1,844	Off Market
1020 Cannon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.17	$168,400	1	1	680	Off Market
299 S Hayes St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.14	$245,000	2	1	852	Recently Sold
1021 McNew Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.18	$339,700	3	2	1,547	Off Market
921 Feliz Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.17	$150,000	3	1	600	Recently Sold
1108 Smith St, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.18	$178,600	3	1	607	Off Market
1116 Cannon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.21	$250,900	2	1	768	Off Market
1113 McNew Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93307	0.21	$325,200	2	1	1,231	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 812 Smith St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1962

Living Area

897 sqft

Price/Sqft

$256

About this House

PROPERTY MIGHT NEED COSMETIC/MAJOR REPAIRS.

812 Smith St, Bakersfield, CA 93307 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 897 sqft single-family home in Cottonwood, built in 1962. It last sold for $42,000 on Jun 17, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $229,800, with a rent estimate of $1,579/month.

Home Details for 812 Smith St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 2
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Wall

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Other
Parking & Garage Parking Space: 1Parking: Carport

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1962Year Updated: 1962
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6795 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 17, 2014 Source: N/A	Sold	$42,000
Jun 11, 2013 Source: N/A	Sold	$40,000
Jan 24, 2013 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$40,000 Price increased by 14%
Dec 18, 2012 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$35,000
Dec 13, 2012 Source: N/A	Sold	$24,600
Dec 1, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$2,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$201,500

Additional Cost

Market trends in Bakersfield

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$398K

$1.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$237

$3MoM

Available listings

1425

Around this home

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
K-6
Public
709 Students
Bakersfield City School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Cottonwood

At least 13 Trulia users voted on each feature.

88 % Say yards are well-kept
85 % Say parking is easy
69 % Say there are sidewalks
67 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say car is needed
50 % Say it's dog friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
41 % Say streets are well-lit
40 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
32 % Say there are community events
28 % Say there's wildlife
25 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
25 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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"There are several feral dogs all over the neighborhood, is not a safe place to walk with your dog or have a pet, there is dog poop all over the sidewalks either "
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Frequently asked questions about 812 Smith St

What is 812 Smith St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA is $229,800.
What is the price history for 812 Smith St?
812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA last sold for $42,000 in June 2014.
Is Bakersfield a buyer's or seller's market?
Bakersfield is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Bakersfield?
The median sale price in Bakersfield is $398K. That is up $1.67K from the prior month.
Does 812 Smith St have air conditioning?
Yes, 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 812 Smith St?
The lot at 812 Smith St in Bakersfield, CA is about 0.16 acres (6,795 sq ft).