2534 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Property Records

Kern County property record for 2534 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.203 acres (8,820 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$3,008 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Mortgage Sep 2022 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`137-302-12-00-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`137-302-12-00-3`
Alternative APNs	`137-302-12-1` `1373021200` `13730212`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	8,820 sqft (0.203 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,012 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	6 sqft
Patio Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	137302121
Street Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93307-2011
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	M-1
Legal Description	CITY DSCNO , BLOCK 31 , LOT 9
Legal Subdivision	DESCANSO PARK
Legal Block	31
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	2305

Owner

2534 E California Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6720 HAMMOND WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-5694
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC
Sep 19, 2022	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Sep 19, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 22, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP
Jan 22, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Jan 22, 2019	Affidavit of Death, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 19, 2022
Deed Sale	Sep 19, 2022
Prior Sale	Jan 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022143432
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 16, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000143431
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011

Mortgage

Document Number	0000145816
Date	Sep 23, 2022
Instrument	222145816

Lender

Name	DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75201

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	317 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

September 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2022
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Document Number	0000143431
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 74&75
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	222143431
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2022
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Document Number	0000143432
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 74&75
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	222143432
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2019
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Document Number	0000007283
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 74&75
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	219007283
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE ER

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	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007284
Date	Jan 22, 2019
Instrument	219007284

Lender

Name	ROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

January 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2019
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Document Number	0000007281
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	7281
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2019
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933072011, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011

January 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2019
Property Address	2534 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2011
Document Number	0000007282
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	7282
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2019
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	2603 BICKERSTAFF DR BAKERSFIELD CA 93311, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2534 E California Ave was $3,008, up 52.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$177,119 (+2%) Land $50,148 Building $126,971
2025	$3,008.00 (+52.15%)	$173,647 Land $49,165 Building $124,482
2024	$1,977.00 (+3.18%)
2023	$1,916.00 (+4.81%)	$85,773 Land $16,082 Building $69,691
2022	$1,828.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2534 E California 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

The area around 2534 E California 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 645 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	1,000 / 1,000
Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless	500 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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