1512 Southgate Drive
Bakersfield, CA, 93304
$249,500
MLS: IV26225898
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq Ft
636
Lot
0.18 ac
Year Built
1947
MLS #
IV26225898
Days on Market
9
Listed
Oct 18, 2026
Description
Investment Opportunity at 1512 Southgate Dr! Great opportunity to add to your real estate portfolio! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features recent updates and sits on a large, spacious lot with R-2 zoning, offering potential for future investment opportunities (buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and development possibilities). Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and parks, this property offers both accessibility and investment appeal. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the potential this property has to offer!
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA 93304
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: MEZDAN MOTA · The Dana Real Estate & Investments Inc.
Listing information is provided courtesy of the Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors (GAVAR) and California Regional MLS (CRMLS). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or by Mike Watson. All data, including square footage, lot size, room count, permits, and school assignment, should be independently verified. Properties shown may be listed by brokerages other than Keller Williams Realty. Listings are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice.
Payment estimate
$2,196
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $24,950 · Loan: $224,550
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.32% as of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,543
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $260
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $94
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 22, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.32%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.68%
Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). Updated weekly.
About the area · Mike Watson
About the Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley spans Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Lake Los Angeles, California City, Edwards AFB, and the Plant 42 aerospace corridor. Mike Watson is a lifelong AV resident and the #1 producing individual Realtor in the region by transaction count. Every active listing on this site is paired with a free market analysis tailored to the specific street, honest financing guidance (FHA, VA, USDA, CalHFA, conventional, and assumable loans where the financing supports it), and side-by-side comparisons against the rest of the active inventory in your target ZIP.
Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this Bakersfield home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $8,733 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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