Kern County property record for 5245 Kent Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $343,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,253 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-223-11-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 432-223-11-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,834 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,516 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,634 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 432223113 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5245 KENT DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2156 , BLOCK , LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2156 |
| Legal Tract | 2156 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 909 |
5245 Kent Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 KENT DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021202392 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000188468 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5245 KENT DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-3907 |
| Document Number | 0000202392 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 84 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221202392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE ESCROW 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 | 5245 KENT DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-3907 |
| Document Number | 0000202393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221202393 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 5245 KENT DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-3907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035605 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217035605 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5245 Kent Dr was $5,253.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $371,271 (+2%) Land $86,593 Building $284,678 | |
| 2025 | $5,253.00 | $363,993 Land $84,896 Building $279,097 |
| 2023 | $5,061.00 (+2.64%) | $349,860 Land $81,600 Building $268,260 |
| 2022 | $4,931.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5245 Kent Dr 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 5245 Kent Dr 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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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