Kern County property record for 231 Highland Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,645 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-281-05-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 112-281-05-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,732 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,645 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 112281050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 HIGHLAND DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY HGLND , BLOCK 20 , LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
231 Highland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200286511 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000094406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 231 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 HIGHLAND DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000172381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221172381 |
| Name | WEST ONE CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Highland Dr was $2,433 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $125,040 (+2%) Land $30,123 Building $94,917 | |
| 2025 | $2,433.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,589 Land $29,533 Building $93,056 |
| 2023 | $2,273.00 (+3.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,831 Land $28,387 Building $89,444 |
| 2022 | $2,190.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 231 Highland Dr 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 231 Highland Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 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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