Kern County property record for 242 W Pilot Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,552 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 491-322-05-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 491-322-05-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,605 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,121 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 491322053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 W PILOT AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-7875 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6053 , BLOCK PH6, LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6053 PH 6 |
| Legal Tract | 6053 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 105 |
242 W Pilot Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 W PILOT AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-7875 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004203047 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 W Pilot Ave was $3,552.
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 | $191,920 (+2%) Land $42,642 Building $149,278 | |
| 2025 | $3,552.00 | $188,157 Land $41,806 Building $146,351 |
| 2023 | $3,345.00 (+2.89%) | $180,853 Land $40,184 Building $140,669 |
| 2022 | $3,251.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 242 W Pilot 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.
Wildfire risk around 242 W Pilot Ave 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% 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: 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 715 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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