Kern County property record for 616 Merengue St, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,969 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,882 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 388-721-22-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 388-721-22-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,969 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 458 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 83 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 616 MERENGUE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-6616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6650, BLOCK PH2, LOT 22 |
| Legal Tract | 6650 |
| Legal Block | PH2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1001 |
616 Merengue St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 616 MERENGUE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 222066002 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 616 MERENGUE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6616 |
| Document Number | 0000066002 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 111-114 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222066002 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 616 MERENGUE ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6616 |
| Document Number | 0000066003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222066003 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000066004 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222066004 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Merengue St was $4,882.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Edison Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,882.00 | $323,667 Land $63,672 Building $259,995 |
| 2023 | $4,534.00 (+102.59%) | $311,100 Land $61,200 Building $249,900 |
| 2022 | $2,238.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 616 Merengue St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 616 Merengue St is moderate, ranking above 69% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 44% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | EAST NILES CSD serves 32,517 people · EPA ID CA1510006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| 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 186 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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