Kern County property record for 515 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,780 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-042-02-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 139-042-02-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,281 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 139042022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-1141 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | CITY BGWDT , BLOCK , LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BORGWARDT TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
515 E California Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1611, CARMEL BY THE SEA, CA 93921-1611 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020146304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 515 E CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1141 |
| Document Number | 0000098420 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202698420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
The 2025 property tax bill for 515 E California Ave was $7,781.
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 | $660,133 (+2%) Land $50,758 Building $609,375 | |
| 2025 | $7,781.00 | $647,190 Land $49,763 Building $597,427 |
| 2023 | $7,571.00 (+1.49%) | $622,061 Land $47,832 Building $574,229 |
| 2022 | $7,460.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 515 E California 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.
The area around 515 E California Ave 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 |
|---|
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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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