Kern County property record for 540 Stephens Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-122-18-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 147-122-18-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,881 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 147122188 |
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| Street Address | 540 STEPHENS DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-3346 |
| 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 Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14001 LAS ENTRADAS, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-4210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1993150109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6923 / 2434 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121370 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346 |
| Document Number | 0000121370 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222121370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 14001 LAS ENTRADAS, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-4210 |
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 | $92,932 (+2%) Land $21,108 Building $71,824 | |
| 2025 | $1,683.00 (+5.58%) | $91,111 (+4.04%) Land $20,695 Building $70,416 |
| 2023 | $1,594.00 (+4.73%) | $87,576 Land $19,893 Building $67,683 |
| 2022 | $1,522.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
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: 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 530 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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