Kern County property record for 196 Pelham Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,070 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-492-05-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 020-492-05-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,705 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,536 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 181 sqft |
| Patio Area | 18 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 020492054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 PELHAM CT |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93309-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3504 , BLOCK , LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | 21M133-134 |
| Legal Tract | 3504 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
196 Pelham Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 PELHAM CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201293843 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Pelham Ct was $3,070 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $212,261 (+2%) Land $36,420 Building $175,841 | |
| 2025 | $3,070.00 | $208,100 Land $35,706 Building $172,394 |
| 2023 | $2,959.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,020 Land $34,320 Building $165,700 |
| 2022 | $2,890.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 196 Pelham Ct 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 | 3 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 196 Pelham Ct 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 |
|---|
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 273 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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