Kern County property record for 2500 Potomac Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,285 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,167 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 141-120-14-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 141-120-14-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,285 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,186 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,285 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Patio Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 141120147 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2500 POTOMAC AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 5129 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 5129 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2305 |
2500 Potomac Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2500 POTOMAC AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200078749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2500 Potomac Ave was $2,167 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $103,445 (+2%) Land $23,504 Building $79,941 | |
| 2025 | $2,167.00 | $101,418 Land $23,044 Building $78,374 |
| 2023 | $2,054.00 (+4.53%) | $97,482 Land $22,150 Building $75,332 |
| 2022 | $1,965.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2500 Potomac 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 2500 Potomac 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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 634 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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