Kern County property record for 12428 Cliff Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 387-170-07-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 387-170-07-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,404 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,406 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 701 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 297 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 387170079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12428 CLIFF AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-9710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-S-2.5A |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 4500 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 4500 |
| Legal Tract | 4500 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
12428 Cliff Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12428 CLIFF AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-9710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121665 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000160989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 12428 CLIFF AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-9710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12428 CLIFF AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-9710 |
| Document Number | 0000105742 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222105742 |
| Name | MICHAEL WHIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | PO BOX 265, JAMESTOWN, CA 95327 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12428 Cliff Ave was $3,945 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $313,873 (+2%) Land $102,487 Building $211,386 | |
| 2025 | $3,945.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $307,720 Land $100,478 Building $207,242 |
| 2024 | $3,862.00 (+3.26%) | |
| 2023 | $3,740.00 (+3.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $295,773 Land $96,577 Building $199,196 |
| 2022 | $3,624.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12428 Cliff Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 12428 Cliff Ave is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 47% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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