Kern County property record for 126 Highland Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,317 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $163,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,190 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-273-26-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 112-273-26-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,317 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,441 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,317 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,184 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 668 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 73 sqft |
| Patio Area | 31 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 112273263 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-2514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY HGLND , BLOCK 18 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
126 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT |
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 1, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CA REI INC |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JASON & CHARLOTTE BADGLEY FAM |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201823367 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 0000041708 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000041708, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641708 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.09% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 0000043080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221043080 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 0000023367 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $179.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933082514, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 23368 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23368 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 29, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 0000011465 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5840 GREENHORN MOUNTAIN CT BAKERSFIELD CA 933134392, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4392 |
| Document Number | 0000011465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11465 |
| Name | CA REI INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 9101 CAMINO MEDIA, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1327 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2514 |
| Document Number | 0000130301 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 130301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $126.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1300 LA PUENTE DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933093553, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-3553 |
| Document Number | 130302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 130302 |
| Name | JASON & CHARLOTTE BADGLEY FAM |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 130303, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 130303 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Highland Dr was $3,190 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Standard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $189,171 (+2%) Land $34,815 Building $154,356 | |
| 2025 | $3,190.00 (+2.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,463 Land $34,133 Building $151,330 |
| 2024 | $3,099.00 (+3.44%) | |
| 2023 | $2,996.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,262 Land $32,808 Building $145,454 |
| 2022 | $2,910.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 126 Highland Dr 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 126 Highland Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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