2526 Sunset Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304 Property Records

Kern County property record for 2526 Sunset Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,106 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$235,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,841 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-023-05-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-023-05-00-1`
Alternative APNs	`007-023-05-4` `0070230500` `00702305`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,424 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,720 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,295 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,106 sqft (0.14 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	216 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	007023054
Street Address	2526 SUNSET AVE
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93304-1140
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	CITY SNSET , BLOCK 8 , LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	DF SENSET PARK
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	1901

Owner

2526 Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 13, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 18, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC
Oct 2, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA
Sep 18, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Sep 18, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201861939
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 15, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000124513
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 25, 2026
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140

Mortgage

Document Number	0000027306
Date	Mar 13, 2026
Instrument	226027306

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	May 18, 2018
Property Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Document Number	0000061939
Map Reference	MB3 PG116&117
Instrument Date	May 14, 2018
Instrument	0218061939
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061940
Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	0218061940

Lender

Name	HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP USA LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Oct 2, 2017
Property Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Document Number	0000132137
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2017
Instrument	132137
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2017
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$104.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	26 COPPER LEAF IRVINE CA 926020793, IRVINE, CA 92602-0793

September 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2017
Property Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Document Number	0000124513
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2017
Instrument	124513
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2526 SUNSET AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933041140, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2017
Property Address	2526 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140
Document Number	0000124514
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2017
Instrument	124514
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2526 SUNSET AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933041140, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1140

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2526 Sunset Ave was $3,841, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$272,731 (+2%) Land $40,617 Building $232,114
2025	$3,841.00 (+1.32%)	$267,384 Land $39,821 Building $227,563
2024	$3,791.00 (+2.07%)
2023	$3,714.00 (+2.15%)	$257,003 Land $38,276 Building $218,727
2022	$3,636.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2526 Sunset 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
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

The area around 2526 Sunset Ave 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 691 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

May also be available: GeoLinks.

Nearby Properties on Sunset Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures