Kern County property record for 1716 Forrest St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-197-14-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 007-197-14-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,817 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 007197148 |
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| Street Address | 1716 FORREST ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-1213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | CITY SOADD , BLOCK 1/2, LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1/2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
1716 Forrest St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3305 JUNIPER RIDGE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2439 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003268343 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049213 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1716 Forrest St was $840.
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 | $26,092 (+2%) Land $26,092 | |
| 2025 | $840.00 | $25,581 Land $25,581 |
| 2023 | $800.00 (+3.9%) | $24,589 Land $24,589 |
| 2022 | $770.00 |
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 1716 Forrest St 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 1716 Forrest 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 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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