Kern County property record for 704 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,193 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,701 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-142-18-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 147-142-18-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,773 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,193 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 59 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 147142186 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 CASTRO LN |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93304-3310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1192 , BLOCK &4 , LOT PTN3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1192 |
| Legal Tract | 1192 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
704 Castro Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020178963 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 704 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000178963 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220178963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 704 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000178964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220178964 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 Castro Ln was $2,701.
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 | $182,171 (+2%) Land $38,641 Building $143,530 | |
| 2025 | $2,701.00 | $178,600 Land $37,884 Building $140,716 |
| 2023 | $2,586.00 (+3.4%) | $171,666 Land $36,414 Building $135,252 |
| 2022 | $2,501.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 704 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 704 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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