Kern County property record for 420 John St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,979 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-110-01-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 144-110-01-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,814 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 536 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,860 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Patio Area | 29 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 144110012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 420 JOHN ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-6432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1416 , BLOCK , LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 1416 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 1104 |
420 John St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 JOHN ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20124825 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004824 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 John St was $1,979.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,479 (+2%) Land $21,772 Building $80,707 | |
| 2025 | $1,979.00 | $100,471 Land $21,346 Building $79,125 |
| 2023 | $1,871.00 (+4.7%) | $96,571 Land $20,518 Building $76,053 |
| 2022 | $1,787.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 420 John 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 420 John 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 |
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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 | EAST NILES CSD serves 32,517 people · EPA ID CA1510006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 644 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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