Kern County property record for 2531 Sunset Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,850 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,610 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-052-01-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 007-052-01-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,850 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,578 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,670 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 007052012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2531 SUNSET AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-1139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY SNSET , BLOCK 9 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1901 |
2531 Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2531 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022142958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2531 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1139 |
| Document Number | 0000142958 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 117&118 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222142958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2531 SUNSET AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-1139 |
| Document Number | 0000142959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222142959 |
| Name | POINT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2531 Sunset Ave was $7,610 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $610,194 (+2%) Land $74,284 Building $535,910 | |
| 2025 | $7,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $598,230 Land $72,828 Building $525,402 |
| 2023 | $7,383.00 (+48.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $575,000 Land $70,000 Building $505,000 |
| 2022 | $4,984.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2531 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.
The area around 2531 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
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