5600 Tamarack
Bakersfield, CA, 93307
$199,000
Original list price: $220,000
MLS: PW26074056
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq Ft
672
Lot
0.14 ac
Year Built
1945
MLS #
PW26074056
Days on Market
149
Listed
Apr 6, 2026
Description
Welcome to 5600 Tamarack St, a solid investment opportunity ready to be added to your portfolio. This property already has important upgrades in place, including a newer roof and newer septic system, helping reduce major expenses and giving you a strong starting point. The home offers a functional layout with the potential to update, improve, and increase value over time. Whether you’re looking to create a reliable rental, hold for long-term appreciation, or renovate for future resale, this property gives you flexibility to execute your strategy. Sitting in an established area with convenient access to shopping, dining, and major routes, the location supports consistent rental demand. The lot also offers usable space that can be maximized for outdoor living, storage, or additional improvements depending on your vision. Opportunities like this are ideal for investors looking for a property with key systems already addressed and room to build equity. 5600 Tamarack St is ready for its next owner to step in and unlock its full potential.
Location
Bakersfield, Kern County, CA 93307
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Maria Soberon · eXp Realty of Southern Ca, 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
$1,822
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $19,900 · Loan: $179,100
Average 30-yr fixed rate 7.40% as of Oct 15, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS). Adjust to your quote.
- Principal & Interest
- $1,240
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $207
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $75
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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 $6,965 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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