Kern County property record for 421 Melissa Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,882 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 025-191-31-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 025-191-31-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,721 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,350 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 025191313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 MELISSA CT |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-6719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3722 , BLOCK , LOT 37 |
| Legal Tract | 3722 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3125 |
421 Melissa Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 MELISSA CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-6719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200052407 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Melissa Ct was $1,882 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 | $108,144 (+2%) Land $28,203 Building $79,941 | |
| 2025 | $1,882.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,024 Land $27,650 Building $78,374 |
| 2023 | $1,802.00 (+3.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,909 Land $26,577 Building $75,332 |
| 2022 | $1,749.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 421 Melissa Ct 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 421 Melissa Ct 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 421 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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