Kern County property record for 3812 Sumter Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025-161-04-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 025-161-04-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,995 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,344 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 361 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 025161043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3812 SUMTER DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-6748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2418 , BLOCK , LOT 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2418 |
| Legal Tract | 2418 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 3125 |
3812 Sumter Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3812 SUMTER DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-6748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003144246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 3812 SUMTER DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-6748 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3812 SUMTER DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-6748 |
| Document Number | 0000195912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221195912 |
| Name | VALLEY STRONG CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3812 Sumter Dr was $3,961 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 | Greenfield Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,180 (+2%) Land $28,991 Building $152,189 | |
| 2025 | $3,961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $177,628 Land $28,423 Building $149,205 |
| 2023 | $3,847.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,732 Land $27,320 Building $143,412 |
| 2022 | $3,803.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3812 Sumter Dr 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 3812 Sumter Dr 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 |
|---|
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 491 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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