Kern County property record for 616 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,826 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,041 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Feb 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-142-20-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 147-142-20-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,826 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 59 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 147142202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 616 CASTRO LN |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-3308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1192 , BLOCK &5 , LOT PTN4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1192 |
| Legal Tract | 1192 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
616 Castro Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 40081, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-0081 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002186033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000170299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 616 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3308 |
| Document Number | 0000065254 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202665254 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET TITLE, ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3308 |
| Document Number | 0000065254, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202665254 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 616 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, AMROCK INCORPORATED |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3308 |
| Document Number | 0000012403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224012403 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 616 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3308 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 40081, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-0081 |
| Document Number | 0000204931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221204931 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Castro Ln was $2,041 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,454 (+2%) Land $29,535 Building $101,919 | |
| 2025 | $2,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,877 Land $28,956 Building $99,921 |
| 2023 | $1,940.00 (+4.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,875 Land $27,833 Building $96,042 |
| 2022 | $1,861.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 616 Castro Ln 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.
The area around 616 Castro Ln 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 |
|---|
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 | CWS - BAKERSFIELD private · serves 268,129 people · EPA ID CA1510003 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 530 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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 Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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