1902 Simon Schuster Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1902 Simon Schuster Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,497 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$235,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill	$4,351 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Nov 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`389-392-34-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`389-392-34-00-1`
Alternative APNs	`389-392-34-1` `3893923400` `38939234`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,497 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,045 sqft
1st Floor Area	600 sqft
2nd Floor Area	897 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	429 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	38 sqft
Patio Area	81 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	389392341
Street Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93311-2226
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	PUD
Legal Description	TRACT 6799 , BLOCK , LOT 138
Legal Subdivision	UNIVERSITY PARK
Legal Tract	6799
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	138
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	2823

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Nov 1, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Nov 1, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KARPE MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017149193
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 27, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000149192
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000090976
Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	220090976

Lender

Name	SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOLSOM, CA 95630

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2035

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2017
Property Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226
Document Number	0000149192
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2017
Instrument	149192
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933112226, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Nov 1, 2017
Property Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226
Document Number	0000149193
Map Reference	MB57 PG71-79
Instrument Date	Oct 15, 2017
Instrument	0217149193
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1902 SIMON SCHUSTER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2226

Mortgage

Document Number	0000149194
Date	Nov 1, 2017
Instrument	0217149194

Lender

Name	KARPE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Kern County
Municipality	Bakersfield City
Elementary School District	Panama-Buena Vista School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Kern High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$272,732 (+2%) Land $81,238 Building $191,494
2025	$4,351.00 (+1.99%)	$267,386 (+4.04%) Land $79,646 Building $187,740
2024	$4,266.00 (+1.6%)
2023	$4,199.00 (+5.11%)	$257,004 Land $76,554 Building $180,450
2022	$3,995.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF BAKERSFIELD serves 171,108 people · EPA ID CA1510031
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 477 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

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