Kern County property record for 522 E California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,000 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.479 acres (20,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,889 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-490-04-7 |
| Primary APN | 016-490-04-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 8,885 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,872 sqft (0.479 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 016490047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 522 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-1142 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | M1 |
| Legal Description | CITY KERN , BLOCK 246, LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKERSFIELD |
| Legal Block | 246 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
522 E California Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2007.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 92 BLAIR CT, NEWBURY PARK, CA 91320-3468 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200754472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 522 E California Ave was $7,889, up 0.9% from the year before.
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 | $669,610 (+2%) Land $285,607 Building $384,003 | |
| 2025 | $7,889.00 (+0.95%) | $656,481 Land $280,007 Building $376,474 |
| 2024 | $7,815.00 (+1.81%) | |
| 2023 | $7,676.00 (+1.49%) | $630,991 Land $269,135 Building $361,856 |
| 2022 | $7,563.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 522 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 522 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 |
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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 | 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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