Kern County property record for 609 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,355 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,105 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142-080-15-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 142-080-15-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,355 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,731 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,105 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Area | 263 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 142080159 |
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| Street Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | CITY VRGNA , BLOCK , LOT 95 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA COLONY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 2304 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 142-080-15-00-3
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000153627 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2641 |
| Document Number | 0000153626 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 77&78 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223153626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2641 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2641 |
| Document Number | 0000153627 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 77&78 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223153627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 609 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2641 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Fairfax Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,882 (+2%) Land $55,339 Building $145,543 | |
| 2025 | $3,243.00 (+3.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $196,944 (+4.04%) Land $54,254 Building $142,690 |
| 2023 | $3,137.00 (+8.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,297 Land $52,148 Building $137,149 |
| 2022 | $2,901.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 407 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CWS - BAKERSFIELD private · serves 268,129 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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