Kern County property record for 2231 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,908 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,527 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-020-07-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 141-020-07-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,908 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 141020073 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2231 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY VRGNA , BLOCK , LOT P 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA COLONY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2305 |
2231 E California Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 98, SHERIDAN, OR 97378-0098 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201645699 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121414 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2231 E California Ave was $1,527, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,632 (+2%) Land $24,147 Building $14,485 | |
| 2025 | $1,527.00 (+2.9%) | $37,875 Land $23,674 Building $14,201 |
| 2024 | $1,484.00 (+3.56%) | |
| 2023 | $1,433.00 (+5.91%) | $36,405 Land $22,755 Building $13,650 |
| 2022 | $1,353.00 |
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 2231 E California Ave 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 | 1 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 2231 E California Ave 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 | 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 461 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, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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