Kern County property record for 2116 Emerson St, Bakersfield, CA 93309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,627 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,636 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 355-032-05-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 355-032-05-00-5 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,627 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,439 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,627 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,636 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 355032053 |
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| Street Address | 2116 EMERSON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93309-4721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3316 , BLOCK , LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 3316 |
| Legal Tract | 3316 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2814 |
2116 Emerson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2116 EMERSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KARPE MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202322924 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2116 EMERSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4721 |
| Document Number | 0000022923 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 180&181 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223022923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 E E ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1808 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2116 EMERSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4721 |
| Document Number | 0000022924 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 180&181 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223022924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 2116 EMERSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-4721 |
| Document Number | 0000022925 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223022925 |
| Name | KARPE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2116 Emerson St was $4,429.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $313,055 (+2%) Land $63,672 Building $249,383 | |
| 2025 | $4,429.00 | $306,918 Land $62,424 Building $244,494 |
| 2023 | $2,636.00 (+4.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,028 Land $34,792 Building $132,236 |
| 2022 | $2,526.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2116 Emerson 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 | 2 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 2116 Emerson 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 509 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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