Kern County property record for 1601 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 20,780 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 7.01 acres (305,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $23,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 166-230-03-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 166-230-03-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 5 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 20,780 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 27,422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 305,791 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 166230037 |
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| Street Address | 1601 S UNION AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-4145 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | M2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 7 , TOWNSHIP 30 , RANGE 28 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 30 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3002 |
1601 S Union Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5314 VIEWCREST DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014105869 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000160633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1601 S UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-4145 |
| Document Number | 0000160633 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220160633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL GROUP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5314 VIEWCREST DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5228 |
| Document Number | 0000160634 |
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| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220160634 |
| Name | SEACOAST COMMERCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1601 S Union Ave was $23,191.
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 | $1,103,288 (+2%) Land $796,822 Building $306,466 | |
| 2025 | $23,191.00 | $1,081,656 Land $781,199 Building $300,457 |
| 2023 | $22,213.00 (+2.98%) | $1,039,656 Land $750,865 Building $288,791 |
| 2022 | $21,571.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1601 S Union Ave 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 1601 S Union Ave 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 |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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