Kern County property record for 708 Castro Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,557 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,500 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,019 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 147-142-17-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 147-142-17-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,557 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,035 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 59 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 147142178 |
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| Street Address | 708 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 , LOT PTN3 |
| Legal Tract | 1192 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 2702 |
708 Castro Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 CASTRO LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-3310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015162371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000122589 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Castro Ln was $3,019.
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 | $188,355 (+2%) Land $48,294 Building $140,061 | |
| 2025 | $3,019.00 | $184,663 Land $47,348 Building $137,315 |
| 2023 | $2,886.00 (+3.48%) | $177,494 Land $45,510 Building $131,984 |
| 2022 | $2,789.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 708 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 708 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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