Kern County property record for 1218 Cates St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,159 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,364 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 516-414-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 516-414-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,751 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,159 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 516414018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1218 CATES ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-7349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6210 , BLOCK PH2, LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6210 PH 2 |
| Legal Tract | 6210 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENFIELD-PANAMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 3207 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 CATES ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-7349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008122713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1218 CATES ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-7349 |
| Document Number | 0000027503 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 153 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221027503 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1218 CATES ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-7349 |
| Document Number | 0000027504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221027504 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Greenfield Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,308 (+2%) Land $78,803 Building $98,505 | |
| 2025 | $3,364.00 (+4.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,832 (+4.04%) Land $77,258 Building $96,574 |
| 2023 | $3,213.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,084 Land $74,259 Building $92,825 |
| 2022 | $3,164.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 | GREENFIELD COUNTY WD serves 11,590 people · EPA ID CA1510024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2019 E. coli resolved · Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 407 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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