Kern County property record for 602 Higgins Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,116 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,110 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 114-130-24-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 114-130-24-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,116 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 114130248 |
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| Street Address | 602 HIGGINS DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-4251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY BELLE , BLOCK , LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLE HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
602 Higgins Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 E COLDEN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLEXPOINT FUNDING |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202668518 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119943 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 602 HIGGINS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4251 |
| Document Number | 0000068517 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 239 E COLDEN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90003-4210 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 602 HIGGINS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4251 |
| Document Number | 0000068518 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668518 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $34,996.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Document Number | 0000068519, |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668519 |
| Name | FLEXPOINT FUNDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 602 HIGGINS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4251 |
| Document Number | 0000038284 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 38284 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10404 WALNUT CREEK CT BAKERSFIELD CA 933112762, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2762 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 602 HIGGINS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-4251 |
| Document Number | 0000038283 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 38283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1009 CROWN AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933011106, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-1106 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 602 Higgins Dr was $3,110, up 59.2% from the year before.
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 | $178,500 (+2%) Land $45,900 Building $132,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,110.00 (+59.24%) | $175,000 Land $45,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $1,953.00 (+3.06%) | |
| 2023 | $1,895.00 (+4.75%) | $79,755 Land $22,308 Building $57,447 |
| 2022 | $1,809.00 |
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 602 Higgins Dr 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
The area around 602 Higgins 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 |
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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 |
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| 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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