Kern County property record for 3604 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,683 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,706 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,510 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 382-171-08-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 382-171-08-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,683 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,353 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,706 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 26 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 382171080 |
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| Street Address | 3604 CARDINAL AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-1235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2387 , BLOCK , LOT 31 |
| Legal Tract | 2387 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
3604 Cardinal Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3604 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017170833 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087758 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3604 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1235 |
| Document Number | 0000170833 |
| Map Reference | MB11 PG96 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217170833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 3604 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1235 |
| Document Number | 0000170834 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217170834 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3604 Cardinal Ave was $3,510.
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 | $243,717 (+2%) Land $46,420 Building $197,297 | |
| 2025 | $3,510.00 | $238,939 Land $45,510 Building $193,429 |
| 2023 | $3,392.00 (+2.23%) | $229,663 Land $43,744 Building $185,919 |
| 2022 | $3,318.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3604 Cardinal 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 3604 Cardinal Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 453 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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