Kern County property record for 437 Oswell St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,464 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.895 acres (38,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,482 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143-110-09-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 143-110-09-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,929 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 38,975 sqft (0.895 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 143110096 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 OSWELL ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY KCTRS , BLOCK , LOT P 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | KERN CITRUS TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
437 Oswell St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 OSWELL ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994128317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7080 / 2089 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000128316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 437 Oswell St was $3,482 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Fairfax Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,420 (+2%) Land $51,381 Building $149,039 | |
| 2025 | $3,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $196,491 Land $50,374 Building $146,117 |
| 2023 | $3,335.00 (+6.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $188,863 Land $48,419 Building $140,444 |
| 2022 | $3,140.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 437 Oswell St 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 437 Oswell St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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