Kern County property record for 1700 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,311 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,537 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,534 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 126-121-19-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 126-121-19-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,311 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,711 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,537 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 126121193 |
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| Street Address | 1700 BERNARD ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-4020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 28 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1749 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 1201 |
1700 Bernard St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10900 NE 4TH ST, 2300, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-5882 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MORTGAGE HOUSE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202435165 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000101052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1700 BERNARD ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4020 |
| Document Number | 0000035165 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 151 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 224035165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1700 BERNARD ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4020 |
| Document Number | 0000035166 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224035166 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1700 BERNARD ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4020 |
| Document Number | 0000101052 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 101052 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5227 REDBANK RD BAKERSFIELD CA 933073215, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3215 |
| Document Number | 101053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 101053 |
| Name | MORTGAGE HOUSE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1700 Bernard St was $4,534.
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 | $312,120 (+2%) Land $93,636 Building $218,484 | |
| 2025 | $4,534.00 | $306,000 Land $91,800 Building $214,200 |
| 2023 | $3,521.00 (+14.65%) | $223,056 Land $46,884 Building $176,172 |
| 2022 | $3,071.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1700 Bernard 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 Bernard 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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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