Kern County property record for 229 Washington Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,544 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Oct 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 113-252-01-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 113-252-01-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,323 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 113252019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-3421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY HGLND , BLOCK 2 , LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 201 |
229 Washington Ave is held in a trust since October 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 645 GLENMORE BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91206-1628 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage HUNTER FAMILY TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025125666 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-3421 |
| Document Number | 0000125666 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225125666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 645 GLENMORE BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91206-1628 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-3421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC, AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22107 NEWKIRK AVE, CARSON, CA 90745-3335 |
| Document Number | 0000118928 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223118928 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-3421 |
| Document Number | 0000128330 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222128330 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR 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 | 229 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-3421 |
| Document Number | 0000128331 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222128331 |
| Name | HUNTER FAMILY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Washington Ave was $2,544.
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 | $180,000 (+44.18%) Land $54,000 Building $126,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,544.00 | $124,848 Land $36,414 Building $88,434 |
| 2023 | $2,383.00 (+51.98%) | $120,000 Land $35,000 Building $85,000 |
| 2022 | $1,568.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 229 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 229 Washington Ave is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 862 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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