Kern County property record for 489 Garnsey Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,636 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,967 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-210-16-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 020-210-16-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,636 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,636 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 420 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 020210167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 489 GARNSEY AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93309-1850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-S |
| Legal Description | SECTION 35 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 27 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 1801 |
489 Garnsey 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 | 489 GARNSEY AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1850 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024157423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157422 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Garnsey Ave was $5,967.
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 | $459,000 (+2%) Land $127,500 Building $331,500 | |
| 2025 | $5,967.00 | $450,000 Land $125,000 Building $325,000 |
| 2023 | $2,789.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,531 Land $21,806 Building $163,725 |
| 2022 | $2,722.00 |
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 489 Garnsey 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.
Wildfire risk around 489 Garnsey Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | 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 469 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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