217 East Benson Avenue

Closed 7/18/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$209,000

4 beds2 baths1,827 sqft$114/sqft

217 E Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,969 sq ftLot Size

1984Year Built

$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming house within walking distance of Gateway School in the popular Green Acres neighborhood. The home encompasses two seperate living spaces with a front living room as well as a family room adjacent to the kitchen & dining room that makes it the perfect gathering place for family and guests.. The large kitchen has refinished counters, spacious counters,tile flooring, newer appliances w/ fridge & two windows for plenty of natural light. The family room has laminate flooring, large brick fireplace,...Charming house within walking distance of Gateway School in the popular Green Acres neighborhood. The home encompasses two seperate living spaces with a front living room as well as a family room adjacent to the kitchen & dining room that makes it the perfect gathering place for family and guests.. The large kitchen has refinished counters, spacious counters,tile flooring, newer appliances w/ fridge & two windows for plenty of natural light. The family room has laminate flooring, large brick fireplace, skylight & newer door with side breezeways. Master bedroom has two mirrored closets and brand new carpeting. The three other bedrooms have new carpeting, fans & new paint. Large covered patio accessed via family room or mast, is perfect for relaxation and contemplation. The home features : Dual pain windows, dual cooling(newer AC & evap cooler), new paint throughout, new carpet in bedrooms & laundry room w/ washer & dryer. House professionally cleaned - Move in ready!

Listed by: Fong Tidwell 760.375.3855 fongtidwell@cbfrontier.com DRE #01829049 Brokerage DRE #01820037 • Coldwell Banker Best Realty

Listing closed: 07/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Southern Sierra MLS, MLS#: 1954625

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$245,000

Avg days on market

129

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

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$237,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,650
Square Feet: 0.17
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Square Feet: 0.17
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a backyard of a house with table and chairs

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Square Feet: 0.17
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Property Information for 217 East Benson Avenue

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kern County
Subdivision Name: Green Acres
Zoning Description: R-1

Building Information

Year Built: 1984
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: South on China Lake Blvd, East on Upjohn, South on Silver Ridge, West on Benson & home is 5th on the South side of the road.
Latitude: 35.612137

Longitude: -117.666789

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 080-261-25

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.16

Lot Size Area: 0.16

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1827.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1984

Building Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Curbs
Fencing: Partial

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Basement: No

Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Window Coverings

Property History for 217 East Benson Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 18, 2018	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1954625	$209,000	—
Jun 14, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #626223403	$209,000	+5.3% / yr
Jun 7, 2018	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1954625		—
Jun 5, 2018	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1954625	$209,000	—
Jul 24, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #75773777	$87,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/18/2018	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1954625	$209,000
06/14/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #626223403	$209,000 +5.3% / yr
06/07/2018	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1954625	—
06/05/2018	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1954625	$209,000
07/24/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #75773777	$87,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 217 East Benson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$34,133Additions$203,669Total$237,802

Tax Record2025$3,261 ($272 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,129 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1984ZoningR-1CountyKERNAPN080-261-25-00-0

Schools near 217 East Benson Avenue

This home is within Sierra Sands Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Gateway Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
2/10	Murray Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	High Desert School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	1.8 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	2.0 mi
NR	St. Ann	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	1.4 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Gateway Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
2/10	Murray Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	High Desert School Public7 to 12 Nearby school	1.8 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	2.0 mi
NR	St. Ann PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	1.4 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	1.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 217 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$209,000	4	2	1,827	6,969
221 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	1,480	6,834
216 East Rader Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$137,500	4	2	1,792	6,731
220 East Rader Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$290,000	4	2	1,817	6,969
209 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$158,500	3	2	1,440	6,030
225 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$125,000	4	2	1,566	6,934
224 East Rader Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$118,000	4	2	1,876	6,926
629 South Gold Canyon Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	1,421	6,518
208 East Rader Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$210,000	4	2	1,701	7,147
628 South Gemstone Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$260,000	3	2	1,464	6,098
229 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	3	2	1,602	6,837
228 East Rader Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$199,000	3	2	1,504	7,022
628 South Gold Canyon Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$88,500	3	2	1,475	6,158
625 South Gold Canyon Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$220,000	3	2	1,843	6,969
201 East Benson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$347,000	4	2	1,654	12,196
624 South Gemstone Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$223,000	3	2	1,615	6,534

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