Kern County property record for 511 Jefferson St, Bakersfield, CA 93305
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,157 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,465 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,275 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013-100-03-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 013-100-03-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,506 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,465 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 304 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 013100037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93305-3245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY BNDAD , BLOCK 18 , LOT 1011 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERNARD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1011 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1401 |
511 Jefferson St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 JEFFERSON ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-3245 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200217679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000099414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Jefferson St was $2,275, up 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $87,371 (+2%) Land $24,096 Building $63,275 | |
| 2025 | $2,275.00 (+2.29%) | $85,659 Land $23,624 Building $62,035 |
| 2024 | $2,224.00 (+2.77%) | |
| 2023 | $2,164.00 (+3.74%) | $82,334 Land $22,707 Building $59,627 |
| 2022 | $2,086.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 511 Jefferson St 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.
The area around 511 Jefferson St 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 | 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 600 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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