Kern County property record for 1215 4th St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,044 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-200-07-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 010-200-07-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,076 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,030 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 010200079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1215 4TH ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-2103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | CITY CHRPK , BLOCK D , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTER PARK TRACT |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2002 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| May 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JAMES C BECHERER & SUSAN M BECHERER LIVI JAMES C BECHERER & SUSAN M BECHERER LIVI |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 30, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201991710 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000091710 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $149.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1215 4TH ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933042103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 91711 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91711 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000054358 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 54358 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 7015 BLAZE ROSE ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933135592, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5592 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000146955 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE CO/CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1215 4TH ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933042103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000146955 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 146955 |
| Name | JAMES C BECHERER & SUSAN M BECHERER LIVI JAMES C BECHERER & SUSAN M BECHERER LIVI |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000122289 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 122289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1215 4TH ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933042103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000012646 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 7015 BLAZE ROSE ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933135592, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5592 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1215 4TH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000012645 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 7015 BLAZE ROSE ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933135592, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5592 |
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 | $151,705 (+2%) Land $33,463 Building $118,242 | |
| 2025 | $2,460.00 (+3.84%) | $148,731 (+4.04%) Land $32,807 Building $115,924 |
| 2023 | $2,369.00 (+2.6%) | $142,957 Land $31,534 Building $111,423 |
| 2022 | $2,309.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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