Kern County property record for 4228 Earl Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,563 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-052-06-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 144-052-06-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,984 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 144052065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4228 EARL AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-6410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY KNCTS , BLOCK , LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | KERN CITRUS TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1104 |
4228 Earl Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4228 EARL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024159629 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4228 EARL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000037181 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637181 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | VISIONET SYSTEMS INC, VISIONET SYSTEMS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 4228 EARL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6410 |
| Document Number | 0000037181, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637181 |
| Name | NEST HOME LENDING LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4228 Earl Ave was $3,563 with a homeowner's exemption, up 149.7% from the year before.
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 | $255,000 (+2%) Land $61,200 Building $193,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,563.00 (+149.68%) | $250,000 Land $60,000 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $1,427.00 (+3.48%) | |
| 2023 | $1,379.00 (+5.75%) | $52,177 Land $3,511 Building $48,666 |
| 2022 | $1,304.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4228 Earl Ave 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 4228 Earl 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 | 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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