Kern County property record for 4020 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 383-242-15-3 |
| Primary APN | 383-242-15-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,938 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,185 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 454 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 383242153 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4020 COLUMBUS ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-2111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2324 , BLOCK , LOT 143 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2324 |
| Legal Tract | 2324 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 143 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 903 |
4020 Columbus St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4020 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003117196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 4020 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-2111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE PINT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9703 ANDALUSIA LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-7457 |
| Document Number | 0000155897 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221155897 |
| Name | VALLEY STRONG CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4020 Columbus St was $2,586 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 | $169,864 (+2%) Land $51,693 Building $118,171 | |
| 2025 | $2,586.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,534 Land $50,680 Building $115,854 |
| 2023 | $2,488.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,069 Land $48,713 Building $111,356 |
| 2022 | $2,426.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4020 Columbus St 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 4020 Columbus St 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 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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: Verizon.
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