Kern County property record for 240 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,736 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.342 acres (14,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,155 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 124-181-06-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 124-181-06-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,899 sqft (0.342 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 124181066 |
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| Street Address | 240 BERNARD ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-3502 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1453 , BLOCK 24&, LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 1453 |
| Legal Tract | 1453 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
240 Bernard St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 318 WHITE LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-4908 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022145663 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000212261 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 240 BERNARD ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-3502 |
| Document Number | 0000145663 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 159 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222145663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2131 VIA BASILICA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93315 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Bernard St was $3,155.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $254,689 (+2%) Land $79,590 Building $175,099 | |
| 2025 | $3,155.00 | $249,696 Land $78,030 Building $171,666 |
| 2023 | $3,064.00 (+26.35%) | $240,000 Land $75,000 Building $165,000 |
| 2022 | $2,425.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 240 Bernard St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 240 Bernard 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 | 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 |
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| 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 747 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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