Kern County property record for 12440 Cliff Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,500 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 387-170-08-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 387-170-08-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,580 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 908 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 387170087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12440 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 2 |
| Legal Tract | 4500 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
12440 Cliff Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12206 LENE PL, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-9670 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201541232 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037338 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12440 Cliff Ave was $3,608, up 2.2% 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 | $275,814 (+2%) Land $122,584 Building $153,230 | |
| 2025 | $3,608.00 (+2.18%) | $270,407 Land $120,181 Building $150,226 |
| 2024 | $3,531.00 (+3.25%) | |
| 2023 | $3,420.00 (+3.29%) | $259,909 Land $115,515 Building $144,394 |
| 2022 | $3,311.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12440 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 12440 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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