Kern County property record for 601 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
| Property Type | Light Industrial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 4,000 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,389 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $444 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-282-10-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 009-282-10-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,000 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Basement Area | 115 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,389 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 114021116 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 601 CHESTER AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93301-5419 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Light Industrial |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY RVRVW , BLOCK 1 , LOT 5&6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
601 Chester Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2019 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5005, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91359-5005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201935133 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030855 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Chester Ave was $444 with an additional exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,730 (+2%) Land $103,540 Building $150,190 | |
| 2025 | $444.00 (+4.72%) Additional exemption filed | $248,756 Land $101,510 Building $147,246 |
| 2024 | $424.00 (-80.27%) | |
| 2023 | $2,149.00 (+1.75%) | $162,477 Land $51,693 Building $110,784 |
| 2022 | $2,112.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 601 Chester Ave 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 Chester Ave 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 605 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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