Kern County property record for 308 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,232 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,814 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 119-050-26-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 119-050-26-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,444 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,232 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 722 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 011122140 |
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| Street Address | 308 CHESTER AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93301-5414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY VGNIA , BLOCK 1 , LOT P 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUB OF BLOCK E OF VIRGINIA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
308 N Chester Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3422 VIEW ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-9732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DUANE & JOAN COLLINS FAMILY REVOCALBE TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021158549 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000128880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 308 N CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4442 |
| Document Number | 0000049619 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222049619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10974 CEDAR AVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316-3102 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 308 N CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4442 |
| Document Number | 0000049620 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222049620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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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| Address | 308 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-5414 |
| Document Number | 0000049621 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222049621 |
| Name | SUPERIOR LOAN SERVICING |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 308 N CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4442 |
| Document Number | 0000137035 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 123 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221137035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN 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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| Address | 567 ERSKINE DR, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA 90272-4248 |
| Document Number | 0000137036 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221137036 |
| Name | DUANE & JOAN COLLINS FAMILY REVOCALBE TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ZEPHYR COVE, NV 89448 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 N Chester Ave was $6,814.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Standard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $357,201 (-4.37%) Land $32,472 Building $324,729 | |
| 2025 | $6,814.00 | $373,543 Land $90,202 Building $283,341 |
| 2023 | $4,707.00 (+7.81%) | $359,040 Land $86,700 Building $272,340 |
| 2022 | $4,366.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 308 N Chester Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 308 N Chester Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | OILDALE MWC private · serves 45,315 people · EPA ID CA1510015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH OF THE RIVER MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 741 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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