Kern County property record for 601 Cherokee Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,997 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 149-291-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 149-291-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,287 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,079 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,997 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 149291049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 CHEROKEE DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93309-3321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1756 , BLOCK , LOT 71 |
| Legal Tract | 1756 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2825 |
601 Cherokee Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 1993.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 CHEROKEE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-3321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Cherokee Dr was $1,242 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $61,515 (+2%) Land $12,907 Building $48,608 | |
| 2025 | $1,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,309 Land $12,654 Building $47,655 |
| 2023 | $1,161.00 (+6.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,968 Land $12,163 Building $45,805 |
| 2022 | $1,094.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 601 Cherokee 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 601 Cherokee 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 |
|---|
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 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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