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542 Stephens Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304 Property Records

Kern County property record for 542 Stephens Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93304 · Last verified October 2025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,969 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$147,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$4,346 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Foreclosure
Aug 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN147-122-13-00-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN147-122-13-00-7
Alternative APNs
  • 147-122-13-9
  • 1471221300

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,274 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,274 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,969 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area114 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number1471221300
Street Address542 STEPHENS DR
CityBAKERSFIELD
StateCA
Zip93304-3346
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 27, QUARTER
Legal Range27
Legal Township30
Legal Section01
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionBAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract2702

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 147-122-13-00-7

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address542 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2023Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
PLACER TITLE COMPANY
Aug 02, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 02, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number224083761
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

October 2023: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateOct 24, 2023
Property Address542 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346
Document Number0000131187
Instrument DateOct 19, 2023
Instrument223131187
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 03, 2023
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1109, VISALIA, CA 93279-1109
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 02, 2022
Property Address542 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346
Document Number0000118377
Instrument DateDec 23, 2021
Instrument222118377
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3432 RUSTIC MEADOW CT APT A, A, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-7122

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 02, 2022
Property Address542 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346
Document Number0000118191
Instrument DateDec 23, 2021
Instrument222118191
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 STEPHENS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3346

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elementary School DistrictBakersfield City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictKern High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,346.00 (-11.07%)$320,000 (+24.76%) Land $85,000 Building $235,000
2023$4,887.00 (+54.8%)$256,500 Land $40,000 Building $216,500
2022$3,157.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060290027022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 530 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
SpectrumCable1,000 / 1,000
Applied Technology GroupFixed Wireless (unlicensed)500 / 500
UnWired Broadband HoldingFixed Wireless (unlicensed)400 / 50
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20

May also be available at this address: AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, California Internet. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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