Kern County property record for 263 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,597 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 124-020-37-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 124-020-37-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,597 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 124020371 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 263 COLUMBUS ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-1733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1088 , BLOCK , LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOMITA VERDE TRACT 1088 |
| Legal Tract | 1088 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 701 |
263 Columbus St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201579606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119684 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 263 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 263 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1733 |
| Document Number | 0000155771 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220155771 |
| Name | FBC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ORLANDO, FL 32801 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 263 Columbus St was $3,134.
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 | $159,356 (+2%) Land $36,772 Building $122,584 | |
| 2025 | $3,134.00 | $156,232 Land $36,051 Building $120,181 |
| 2023 | $2,982.00 (+3.97%) | $150,167 Land $34,652 Building $115,515 |
| 2022 | $2,868.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 263 Columbus St 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 263 Columbus St 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 | 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 747 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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