Kern County property record for 511 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 125-030-04-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 125-030-04-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,890 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 125030049 |
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| Street Address | 511 COLUMBUS ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-1807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY KEITH , BLOCK 4 , LOT 1112 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEITH ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1112 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 COLUMBUS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-1807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996125734 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $79,702 (+2%) Land $26,560 Building $53,142 | |
| 2025 | $1,812.00 (+6.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,140 (+4.04%) Land $26,040 Building $52,100 |
| 2023 | $1,704.00 (+5.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,108 Land $25,030 Building $50,078 |
| 2022 | $1,618.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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