Kern County property record for 1431 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,159 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $31,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,877 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-230-18-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 134-230-18-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,159 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 134230184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1431 STERLING RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-4547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MCCDY , BLOCK , LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES MCCURDY TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 906 |
1431 Sterling Rd, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9238 IVES ST, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706-3516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011166083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1431 Sterling Rd was $1,877, up 3.5% 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 | $40,985 (+2%) Land $19,213 Building $21,772 | |
| 2025 | $1,877.00 (+3.47%) | $40,183 Land $18,837 Building $21,346 |
| 2024 | $1,814.00 (+4.13%) | |
| 2023 | $1,742.00 (+11.31%) | $38,624 Land $18,106 Building $20,518 |
| 2022 | $1,565.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1431 Sterling Rd 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.
The area around 1431 Sterling Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | EAST NILES CSD serves 32,517 people · EPA ID CA1510006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 691 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, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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