Kern County property record for 2212 Watson St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,097 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,168 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 118-072-11-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 118-072-11-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,002 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,097 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 118072115 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2212 WATSON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-2642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1364 , BLOCK , LOT 189 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6M18-21 |
| Legal Tract | 1364 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
2212 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2212 WATSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025140315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000270120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 2212 WATSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5100 FAIRFAX RD 4, 4, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2825 |
| Document Number | 0000140317 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225140317 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 2212 WATSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2642 |
| Document Number | 0000140315 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225140315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2212 WATSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2642 |
| Document Number | 0000140316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225140316 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2212 Watson St was $2,168.
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 | Standard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $269,000 (+187.49%) Land $80,700 Building $188,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,168.00 | $93,568 Land $25,809 Building $67,759 |
| 2023 | $2,023.00 (+4.17%) | $89,936 Land $24,807 Building $65,129 |
| 2022 | $1,942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2212 Watson St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 2212 Watson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | OILDALE MWC private · serves 45,315 people · EPA ID CA1510015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH OF THE RIVER MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 594 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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