Kern County property record for 5212 Challenger Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93312
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,659 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 527-332-02-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 527-332-02-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,659 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,659 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 777 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Patio Area | 95 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 527332027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5212 CHALLENGER AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93312-8261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6146 , BLOCK UN3, LOT 179 |
| Legal Subdivision | 51M180-183 |
| Legal Tract | 6146 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSEDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 3815 |
5212 Challenger Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5212 CHALLENGER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-8261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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 | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004323382 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066621 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 5212 CHALLENGER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-8261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5212 CHALLENGER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-8261 |
| Document Number | 0000136203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225136203 |
| Name | STRATA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 6, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5212 Challenger Ave was $6,044 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Rosedale Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $444,575 (+2%) Land $120,843 Building $323,732 | |
| 2025 | $6,044.00 | $435,859 Land $118,474 Building $317,385 |
| 2023 | $5,825.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $418,935 Land $113,874 Building $305,061 |
| 2022 | $5,529.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5212 Challenger 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 5212 Challenger 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 | VAUGHN WC INC private · serves 37,189 people · EPA ID CA1510029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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