Kern County property record for 6012 Whaleback Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 184-703-16-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 184-703-16-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 417 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 6012 WHALEBACK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93313-4710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6759, BLOCK UN2, LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6759 UN 2 |
| Legal Tract | 6759 |
| Legal Block | UN2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENFIELD-PANAMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 3220 |
6012 Whaleback Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6012 WHALEBACK AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 222141631 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6012 WHALEBACK AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4710 |
| Document Number | 0000141631 |
| Map Reference | MB 63 PG 24-26 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222141631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6012 WHALEBACK AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4710 |
| Document Number | 0000141632 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222141632 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6012 Whaleback Ave was $5,239.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Panama-Buena Vista School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,239.00 | $374,544 Land $83,232 Building $291,312 |
| 2023 | $5,044.00 (+42.37%) | $360,000 Land $80,000 Building $280,000 |
| 2022 | $3,543.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6012 Whaleback Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 6012 Whaleback Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF BAKERSFIELD serves 171,108 people · EPA ID CA1510031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 405 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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: Verizon.
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