Kern County property record for 4402 Root Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,819 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $429,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,528 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 394-370-05-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 394-370-05-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,819 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,819 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 770 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 187 sqft |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 394370050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4402 ROOT WAY |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93311-3045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5940 , BLOCK PHF, LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5940 PH F |
| Legal Tract | 5940 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2820 |
4402 Root Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4402 ROOT WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200844327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4402 Root Way was $7,528 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 | Panama-Buena Vista School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $601,077 (+6.57%) Land $107,173 Building $493,904 | |
| 2025 | $7,528.00 Homeowner's exemption | $564,000 Land $141,000 Building $423,000 |
| 2023 | $7,396.00 (+9.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $550,000 Land $138,000 Building $412,000 |
| 2022 | $6,741.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4402 Root Way 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 4402 Root Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF BAKERSFIELD serves 171,108 people · EPA ID CA1510031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| 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: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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