Kern County property record for 3012 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,287 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-368-09-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 134-368-09-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,000 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,602 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 57 sqft |
| Patio Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 134368091 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3012 STERLING RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-4569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2612 , BLOCK , LOT 138 |
| Legal Tract | 2612 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 906 |
3012 Sterling Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3012 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-4569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200240534 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 3012 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-4569 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE RES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000107850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220107850 |
| Name | CIT BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 9, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3012 Sterling Rd was $2,287.
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 | $129,559 (+2%) Land $45,191 Building $84,368 | |
| 2025 | $2,287.00 | $127,019 Land $44,305 Building $82,714 |
| 2023 | $2,187.00 (+3.94%) | $122,089 Land $42,586 Building $79,503 |
| 2022 | $2,104.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3012 Sterling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3012 Sterling Rd 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 | EAST NILES CSD serves 32,517 people · EPA ID CA1510006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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