Kern County property record for 601 Locust St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 878 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,702 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 114-122-17-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 114-122-17-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 878 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,702 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 114122179 |
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| Street Address | 601 LOCUST ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-4323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY BELHT , BLOCK 1 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
601 Locust St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 LOCUST ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MIGUEL ANGEL LARIOS ETUX |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023146502 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 601 LOCUST ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4323 |
| Document Number | 0000146502 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 135 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223146502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-C/I, CHICAGO TITLE CO CA MULTI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 LOCUST ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4323 |
| Document Number | 0000146503 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223146503 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 601 LOCUST ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4323 |
| Document Number | 0000072448 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 135 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223072448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5412 BROAD ACRES AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-5338 |
| Document Number | 0000072449 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223072449 |
| Name | MIGUEL ANGEL LARIOS ETUX |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Locust St was $4,525.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Beardsley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300,675 (+2%) Land $57,222 Building $243,453 | |
| 2025 | $4,525.00 | $294,780 Land $56,100 Building $238,680 |
| 2023 | $2,645.00 (+16.01%) | $142,800 (+14.71%) Land $40,800 Building $102,000 |
| 2022 | $2,280.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,484 Land $27,152 Building $97,332 |
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 Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 Locust St 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 |
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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 | OILDALE MWC private · serves 45,315 people · EPA ID CA1510015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH OF THE RIVER MWD |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 808 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Kwikbit, Verizon.
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