Kern County property record for 70 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.559 acres (24,330 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-291-02-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 144-291-02-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 854 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,330 sqft (0.559 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 144291028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 STERLING RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-2966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E (1/4) RS |
| Legal Description | SECTION 35 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 28 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 28 |
| Legal Township | 29 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
70 Sterling Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201489276 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000139786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 70 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET CLOSE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2966 |
| Document Number | 0000033455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226033455 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 70 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, AMROCK INCORPORATED |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2966 |
| Document Number | 0000099623 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223099623 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Sterling Rd was $1,594, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,413 (+2%) Land $55,159 Building $12,254 | |
| 2025 | $1,594.00 (+1.14%) | $66,092 Land $54,078 Building $12,014 |
| 2024 | $1,576.00 (+3.34%) | |
| 2023 | $1,525.00 (+5.1%) | $63,528 Land $51,979 Building $11,549 |
| 2022 | $1,451.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 70 Sterling Rd 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 | 6 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 70 Sterling Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 675 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, Verizon.
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