Kern County property record for 477 Chestnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,966 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,437 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-170-03-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 123-170-03-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,250 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,966 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 123170037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 477 CHESTNUT AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY SKLN2 , BLOCK 6 , LOT 1&P2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SKYLINE PARK 02 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 477 CHESTNUT AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199774735 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000142720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $129,547 (+2%) Land $36,533 Building $93,014 | |
| 2025 | $2,437.00 (+5.22%) | $127,008 (+4.04%) Land $35,817 Building $91,191 |
| 2023 | $2,316.00 (+4.18%) | $122,077 Land $34,427 Building $87,650 |
| 2022 | $2,223.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | 0.01% 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 | 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 530 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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