Kern County property record for 505 Higgins Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1 ba · 2,293 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,747 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 114-142-08-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 114-142-08-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 928 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,327 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 116 sqft |
| Patio Area | 165 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 114142086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 HIGGINS DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-4248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1208 , BLOCK , LOT 15 |
| Legal Tract | 1208 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
505 Higgins Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 HIGGINS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000097021 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Higgins Dr was $2,747 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 | Beardsley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,309 (+2%) Land $30,602 Building $45,707 | |
| 2025 | $2,747.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,815 Land $30,002 Building $44,813 |
| 2023 | $2,537.00 (+8.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,914 Land $28,838 Building $43,076 |
| 2022 | $2,331.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 505 Higgins Dr 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 | 5 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.
The area around 505 Higgins Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | OILDALE MWC private · serves 45,315 people · EPA ID CA1510015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH OF THE RIVER MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 808 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, Kwikbit, Verizon.
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