Kern County property record for 535 Stephens Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,179 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-121-23-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 147-121-23-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,646 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,112 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 147121230 |
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| Street Address | 535 STEPHENS DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-3345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 1 , TOWNSHIP 30 , RANGE 27 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 30 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO 139 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 147-121-23-00-9
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202158684 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Document Number | 0000058687 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058687 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Document Number | 0000058684 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Document Number | 0000058685 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058685 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Number | 0000058686 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058686 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 535 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
| Document Number | 0000162928 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 162928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 535 STEPHENS DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933043345, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3345 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $224,126 (+2%) Land $55,203 Building $168,923 | |
| 2025 | $3,179.00 (+4.16%) | $219,732 (+4.04%) Land $54,121 Building $165,611 |
| 2023 | $3,052.00 (+3.07%) | $211,201 Land $52,020 Building $159,181 |
| 2022 | $2,961.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 530 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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