520 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Property Records

Kern County property record for 520 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3,301 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,990 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$650,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill$5,366 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Line of Credit
Aug 2019 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN139-251-03-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN139-251-03-7
Alternative APNs
  • 139-251-03-00-0
  • 1392510300
  • 13925103

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,301 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area5,114 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,990 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number139251037
Street Address520 UNION AVE
CityBAKERSFIELD
StateCA
Zip93307-1474
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC-2
Legal DescriptionCITY UNADD1, BLOCK 3 , LOT 1516
Legal SubdivisionUNION AVENUE TRACT ADDITION #1
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1516
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionBAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4013
Census Tract2100

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 139-251-03-7

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address324 S BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 08, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
POPPY BANK
Aug 02, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO
Oct 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 23, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
MELVIN MORRIS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 01, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 01, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201640107
Last Transfer DateSep 01, 2017
Transfer Doc0000145729
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000042993
DateMar 08, 2021
Instrument221042993
Lender
NamePOPPY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95401
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 02, 2019
Property Address520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474
Document Number0000093664
Instrument DateJul 31, 2019
Instrument93664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 12, 2019
Title CompanyPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateOct 26, 2017
Property Address520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474
Document Number0000145729
Instrument DateSep 01, 2017
Instrument145729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2017
Property Address520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474
Document Number0000024420
Instrument DateFeb 08, 2017
Instrument24420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801

Mortgage

Document Number24421
DateFeb 23, 2017
Instrument24421
Lender
NameMELVIN MORRIS
Address11618 HAAS AVE # S, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250-1928
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityBakersfield City
Elementary School DistrictBakersfield City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictKern High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$5,366.00 (+1.05%)$417,872 (+4.04%) Land $40,245 Building $377,627
2024$5,310.00 (+1.92%)
2023$5,210.00 (+1.68%)$401,647 Land $38,683 Building $362,964
2022$5,124.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Applied Technology Group
Fixed Wireless
500 / 500
UnWired Broadband Holding
Fixed Wireless
400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: California Internet.

Based on FCC filings for 523 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCWS - BAKERSFIELD
private · serves 268,129 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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