Kern County property record for 3605 Cardinal Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,604 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,500 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,249 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 382-172-08-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 382-172-08-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,143 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,185 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,604 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 27 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 382172088 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3605 CARDINAL AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-1291 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2387 , BLOCK , LOT 46 |
| Legal Tract | 2387 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
3605 Cardinal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3605 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1291 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996119114 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 29, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 3605 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1291 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3605 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1291 |
| Document Number | 0000133871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221133871 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 3605 CARDINAL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-1291 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000117121 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217117121 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3605 Cardinal Ave was $2,249 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $140,347 (+2%) Land $49,820 Building $90,527 | |
| 2025 | $2,249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,596 Land $48,844 Building $88,752 |
| 2023 | $2,160.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,255 Land $46,949 Building $85,306 |
| 2022 | $2,102.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3605 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.
The area around 3605 Cardinal 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 |
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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 | 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 703 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, Verizon.
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