Kern County property record for 20 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.73 acres (75,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-300-29-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 144-300-29-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,434 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 75,794 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 462 sqft |
| Patio Area | 38 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 144300290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 STERLING RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | SECTION 35 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 28 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 199983904 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000103486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 20 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000093706 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 STERLING RD BAKERSFIELD CA 933072930, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000093706 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 93706 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | 4530 MING AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4820 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2029 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Fairfax Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $185,467 (+2%) Land $71,947 Building $113,520 | |
| 2025 | $2,968.00 (-0.1%) | $181,832 (+4.04%) Land $70,537 Building $111,295 |
| 2024 | $2,971.00 (+2.87%) | |
| 2023 | $2,888.00 (+3.33%) | $174,773 Land $67,799 Building $106,974 |
| 2022 | $2,795.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 6 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | EAST NILES CSD serves 32,517 people · EPA ID CA1510006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 675 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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