Kern County property record for 518 Ray St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,366 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-180-21-1 |
| Primary APN | 112-180-21-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,366 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 112180211 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 518 RAY ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1086 , BLOCK D , LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINGLAND SQUARE #1 TRACT #1086 |
| Legal Tract | 1086 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
518 Ray St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 RAY ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017109351 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000330698 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 518 RAY ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000109351 |
| Map Reference | MB4 PG150 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217109351 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10812 MESCALERO CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-4160 |
| Document Number | 0000109352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217109352 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Ray St was $2,835.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Standard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,031 (+2%) Land $34,815 Building $117,216 | |
| 2025 | $2,835.00 | $149,051 Land $34,133 Building $114,918 |
| 2023 | $2,661.00 (+3.22%) | $143,264 Land $32,808 Building $110,456 |
| 2022 | $2,578.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 518 Ray 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 518 Ray 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 | 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 620 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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