Kern County property record for 501 Walnut Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,987 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-250-18-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 123-250-18-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,987 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 463 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,729 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 83 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 123250185 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 WALNUT AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY SKLN2 , BLOCK 17 , LOT PN |
| Legal Subdivision | SKYLINE PARK 02 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | PN |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 702 |
501 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 WALNUT AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000386 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Walnut Ave was $2,676 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 | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157,591 (+2%) Land $22,037 Building $135,554 | |
| 2025 | $2,676.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,502 Land $21,605 Building $132,897 |
| 2023 | $2,545.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,505 Land $20,767 Building $127,738 |
| 2022 | $2,447.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 Walnut 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 501 Walnut Ave 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 | Indirect within 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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