Kern County property record for 1814 Benton St, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,430 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,665 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-192-28-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 023-192-28-00-9 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,430 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,869 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,261 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 |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 023192289 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1814 BENTON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-4970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1896 , BLOCK , LOT 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | 9M79 |
| Legal Tract | 1896 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
1814 Benton St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4103 WALKER LAKE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| May 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIGNATURE HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011145567 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066950 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1814 BENTON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-4970 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4103 WALKER LAKE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5037 |
| Document Number | 0000015655 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222015655 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1814 BENTON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-4970 |
| Document Number | 0000066950 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 66950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2017 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4103 WALKER LAKE DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933135037, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5037 |
| Document Number | 66951 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 66951 |
| Name | SIGNATURE HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1814 Benton St was $1,665.
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 | $81,981 (+2%) Land $25,616 Building $56,365 | |
| 2025 | $1,665.00 | $80,374 Land $25,114 Building $55,260 |
| 2023 | $1,594.00 (+3.17%) | $77,255 Land $24,140 Building $53,115 |
| 2022 | $1,545.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1814 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 1814 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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