Kern County property record for 1609 Cheatham Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,487 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 168-242-10-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 168-242-10-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,696 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 168242105 |
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| Street Address | 1609 CHEATHAM AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-3827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1761 , BLOCK , LOT 46 |
| Legal Tract | 1761 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2501 |
1609 Cheatham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CHEATHAM AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199677915 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1609 CHEATHAM AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3827 |
| Document Number | 0000024729 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1609 CHEATHAM AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933073827, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3827 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Cheatham Ave was $2,487.
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 | $132,300 (+2%) Land $29,011 Building $103,289 | |
| 2025 | $2,487.00 | $129,707 Land $28,443 Building $101,264 |
| 2023 | $2,365.00 (+4.14%) | $124,673 Land $27,340 Building $97,333 |
| 2022 | $2,271.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1609 Cheatham 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.
Wildfire risk around 1609 Cheatham Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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