1. Home
  2. California
  3. Kern County
  4. Bakersfield
  5. Richards Ave

720 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Property Records

Kern County property record for 720 Richards Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Square Footage929 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,237 sqft (0.189 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$150,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$2,838.00 (2024)

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 142-052-18-00-7

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 24, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Apr 25, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 11, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 11, 2019Correction Deed
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Feb 07, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 07, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201988728
Prior Transfer DateApr 10, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000040836
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJul 24, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000088728
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 153
Instrument DateMay 30, 2019
Instrument219088728
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 02, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644

Mortgage

Document Number0000088729
DateJul 24, 2019
Instrument219088729
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2049

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000046438
Instrument DateApr 23, 2019
Instrument46438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 08, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$97.90
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
AddressPOX BOX 841 VISALIA CA 93279, VISALIA, CA 93279
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000040836
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument40836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address720 RICHARDS AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933072644, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644

April 2019: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000040834
Instrument DateApr 09, 2019
Instrument40834
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000040835
Instrument DateApr 09, 2019
Instrument40835
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2323 PADRE ST BAKERSFIELD CA 93307, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000040837
Instrument DateMar 13, 2019
Instrument40837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$96.80
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2222 W MAIN ST VISALIA CA 932914523, VISALIA, CA 93291-4523

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateFeb 07, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000013898
Instrument DateFeb 01, 2019
Instrument13898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address720 RICHARDS AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933072644, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644

February 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateFeb 07, 2019
Property Address720 RICHARDS AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644
Document Number0000013897
Instrument DateFeb 01, 2019
Instrument13897
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address720 RICHARDS AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933072644, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-2644

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elementary School DistrictFairfax Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictKern High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$2,853.00 (+0.53%) Homeowner's exemption$164,041 (+4.04%) Land $43,743 Building $120,298
2024$2,838.00 (+3.24%)
2023$2,749.00 (+3.78%) Homeowner's exemption$157,674 Land $42,046 Building $115,628
2022$2,649.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 3% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN142-052-18-00-7
Alternative APNs
  • 142-052-18-2
  • 1420521800
  • 14205218

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area929 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,429 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor753 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area8,237 sqft (0.189 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area480 sqft Garage
PorchPorch
Porch Area20 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number142052182
Street Address720 RICHARDS AVE
CityBAKERSFIELD
StateCA
Zip93307-2644
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1315 , BLOCK , LOT 3
Legal Tract1315
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionKERN CA
Minor Civil DivisionBAKERSFIELD
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1006
Census Tract2304

Nearby Properties on Richards Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures