Kern County property record for 520 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 3,301 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-251-03-7 |
| Primary APN | 139-251-03-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,301 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,114 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,990 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 139251037 |
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| Street Address | 520 UNION AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-1474 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY UNADD1, BLOCK 3 , LOT 1516 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION AVENUE TRACT ADDITION #1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1516 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
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 Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 324 S BEVERLY DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit POPPY BANK |
| Aug 02, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MELVIN MORRIS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201640107 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000145729 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000042993 |
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| Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221042993 |
| Name | POPPY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Property Address | 520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474 |
| Document Number | 0000093664 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 93664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474 |
| Document Number | 0000145729 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 145729 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 UNION AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1474 |
| Document Number | 0000024420 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24420 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 324 S BEVERLY DR #418 BEVERLY HILLS CA 902124801, 418, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212-4801 |
| Document Number | 24421 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24421 |
| Name | MELVIN MORRIS |
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| Address | 11618 HAAS AVE # S, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250-1928 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed 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 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CWS - BAKERSFIELD private · serves 268,129 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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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