Kern County property record for 131 Spruce St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,167 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,500 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,188 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-212-04-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 008-212-04-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,124 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 690 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,167 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 13 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 008212045 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 SPRUCE ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-2617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | SECTION 36 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 27 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
131 Spruce St, a duplex, is held in a trust since May 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1207, MARIPOSA, CA 95338-1207 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PREMIER VALLEY BANK |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002147981 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000081968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3966 BEN HUR RD, MARIPOSA, CA 95338-9466 |
| Document Number | 0000087319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223087319 |
| Name | PREMIER VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARIPOSA, CA 95338 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2617 |
| Document Number | 0000238898 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221238898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2617 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 131 SPRUCE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-2617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-C/I, CHICAGO TTL CO CA MULTIBRAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1207, MARIPOSA, CA 95338-1207 |
| Document Number | 0000087298 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221087298 |
| Name | FIRST SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Spruce St was $3,188.
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 | $167,392 (+2%) Land $29,535 Building $137,857 | |
| 2025 | $3,188.00 | $164,110 Land $28,956 Building $135,154 |
| 2023 | $3,054.00 (+3.07%) | $157,741 Land $27,833 Building $129,908 |
| 2022 | $2,963.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 131 Spruce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 131 Spruce St is low, with less than 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 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 642 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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