Kern County property record for 1916 Benson St, Bakersfield, CA 93314
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 407-101-04-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 407-101-04-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,523 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,170 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 32,340 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 728 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 407101047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1916 BENSON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93314-9400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-S-5A |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4259 , BLOCK B , LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4259 #B |
| Legal Tract | 4259 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSEDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3822 |
1916 Benson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1916 BENSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022100152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1916 BENSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9400 |
| Document Number | 0000100152 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 187 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222100152 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ALL CALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY, ALL CALIFORNIA 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1916 BENSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9400 |
| Document Number | 0000100153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222100153 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1916 Benson St was $8,074, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Rosedale Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $681,930 (+2%) Land $189,425 Building $492,505 | |
| 2025 | $8,074.00 (+1.51%) | $668,560 Land $185,711 Building $482,849 |
| 2024 | $7,954.00 (+2.32%) | |
| 2023 | $7,774.00 (+29.78%) | $642,600 Land $178,500 Building $464,100 |
| 2022 | $5,990.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1916 Benson 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
Wildfire risk around 1916 Benson St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | VAUGHN WC INC private · serves 37,189 people · EPA ID CA1510029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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