$300,000
Original list price: $320,000
MLS: PI26189621
Beds
3
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,360
Lot
0.16 ac
Year Built
1960
MLS #
PI26189621
Days on Market
50
Listed
Aug 29, 2026
Description
Bring your vision to 3717 Madrid Ave! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a great opportunity for an investor, first-time buyer with vision, or anyone looking for a property with room to create value. Situated in a convenient Bakersfield neighborhood close to the mall, shopping, dining, schools, and major freeway access. A standout feature is the front-to-back tandem garage with doors opening to both the front and rear, providing flexible parking and direct access to the backyard. The backyard offers a covered patio, landscaped areas, mature orange trees, and a storage shed, with additional potential to reimagine the outdoor space. The good-sized lot may also offer ADU potential, subject to buyer verification with the appropriate agencies. Inside, the home offers a functional layout with plenty of opportunity for updating and customization. With the right vision, this property can be transformed into something truly special. Property is being sold AS-IS. Purchase price reflects the current condition, and sellers will not be making repairs. Sellers are open to considering buyer concessions with an acceptable offer. Buyer and buyer's agent to conduct their own inspections and due diligence. Bring your vision and make 3717 Madrid Ave your next project! Schedule your showing today!
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA 93309
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Rasnapreet Suri · Watson Realty
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
$2,594
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $30,000 · Loan: $270,000
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,869
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $313
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $113
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Today's Rates
As of Oct 15, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 7.40%
- 15-year fixed
- 6.71%
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 $10,500 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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