Kern County property record for 617 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-132-05-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 147-132-05-01-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,927 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,421 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 147132054 |
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| Street Address | 617 CASTRO LN |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-3307 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1912 , BLOCK , LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1912 |
| Legal Tract | 1912 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
617 Castro Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3307 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE CONNECTION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201779433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 617 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000150090 |
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| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221150090 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 617 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3307 |
| Document Number | 0000079433 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 79433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $139.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 CASTRO LN BAKERSFIELD CA 933043307, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3307 |
| Document Number | 79434 |
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| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 79434 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CONNECTION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Castro Ln was $2,337.
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 | $150,334 (+2%) Land $41,429 Building $108,905 | |
| 2025 | $2,337.00 | $147,387 Land $40,617 Building $106,770 |
| 2023 | $2,232.00 (+3.72%) | $141,666 Land $39,041 Building $102,625 |
| 2022 | $2,152.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 617 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 617 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 |
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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 | 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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