Kern County property record for 16 Western Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-052-15-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 020-052-15-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,215 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 310 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 020052155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WESTERN DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93309-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1397 , BLOCK , LOT P 40 |
| Legal Tract | 1397 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
16 Western Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WESTERN DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-2118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202538612 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000199991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Western Dr was $2,078.
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 | $306,000 (+164.15%) Land $81,600 Building $224,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,078.00 | $115,842 Land $36,196 Building $79,646 |
| 2023 | $1,996.00 (+2.78%) | $111,346 Land $34,792 Building $76,554 |
| 2022 | $1,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16 Western 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.
The area around 16 Western Dr 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 | 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 422 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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