Kern County property record for 609 Francis St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,411 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,962 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,952 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 112-131-10-7 |
| Primary APN | 112-131-10-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,411 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,159 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,962 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Patio Area | 23 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 112131107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 FRANCIS ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93308-2353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1108 , BLOCK M , LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINGLAND SQUARE #2 TRACT #1108 |
| Legal Tract | 1108 |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
609 Francis St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 FRANCIS ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201683931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070382 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Francis St was $2,952 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Standard Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,037 (+2%) Land $42,257 Building $126,780 | |
| 2025 | $2,952.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption | $165,724 Land $41,429 Building $124,295 |
| 2024 | $2,866.00 (+3.5%) | |
| 2023 | $2,769.00 (+3.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,290 Land $39,821 Building $119,469 |
| 2022 | $2,684.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 609 Francis St 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 609 Francis 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 620 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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