Kern County property record for 401 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,210 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,196 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer Jan 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-322-10-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 009-322-10-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 8,092 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 009322108 |
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| Street Address | 401 CHESTER AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93301-5415 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY LOWLL , BLOCK 95 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | LOWELL ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 95 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
401 Chester Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3109 LA COSTA ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2328 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO/CA |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196953 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006952 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-5415 |
| Document Number | 0000006952 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3109 LA COSTA ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933062328, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2328 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-5415 |
| Document Number | 0000006953 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3109 LA COSTA ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933062328, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2328 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Chester Ave was $2,196.
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 | $170,670 (+2%) Land $56,889 Building $113,781 | |
| 2025 | $2,196.00 | $167,324 Land $55,774 Building $111,550 |
| 2023 | $2,130.00 (+1.77%) | $160,828 Land $53,609 Building $107,219 |
| 2022 | $2,093.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 Chester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 401 Chester 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 726 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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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