Kern County property record for 1201 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,950 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,143 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,784 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126-031-24-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 126-031-24-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,950 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,143 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 126031244 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1201 COLUMBUS ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-2009 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1282 , BLOCK , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1282 |
| Legal Tract | 1282 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
1201 Columbus St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9639, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93389-9639 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020127884 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000147721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1201 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000127884 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 156 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220127884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1005 STINE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4142 |
| Document Number | 0000127885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220127885 |
| Name | COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1201 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000147721 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 147721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1250 6TH ST #400 SANTA MONICA CA 904011638, 400, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401-1638 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1201 Columbus St was $4,784, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $397,464 (+2%) Land $126,967 Building $270,497 | |
| 2025 | $4,784.00 (+1.01%) | $389,672 Land $124,478 Building $265,194 |
| 2024 | $4,736.00 (+1.83%) | |
| 2023 | $4,651.00 (+1.55%) | $374,544 Land $119,646 Building $254,898 |
| 2022 | $4,580.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1201 Columbus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1201 Columbus St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CWS - BAKERSFIELD private · serves 268,129 people · EPA ID CA1510003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 632 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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