Kern County property record for 1700 Benton St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,812 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-193-01-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 023-193-01-00-7 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,462 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,070 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,050 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 69 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 023193014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1700 BENTON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-4972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1896 , BLOCK , LOT 43 |
| Legal Tract | 1896 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
1700 Benton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1700 BENTON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-4972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005124836 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000135123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1700 Benton St was $3,812.
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 | $270,118 (+2%) Land $71,077 Building $199,041 | |
| 2025 | $3,812.00 | $264,823 Land $69,684 Building $195,139 |
| 2023 | $3,685.00 (+19.68%) | $254,541 Land $66,979 Building $187,562 |
| 2022 | $3,079.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1700 Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1700 Benton St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 580 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 | 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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