Kern County property record for 735 Sterling Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93306
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,323 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-221-19-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 135-221-19-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 789 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 661 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,323 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 135221190 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 735 STERLING RD |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93306-6345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 26 , TOWNSHIP 29 , RANGE 28 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1104 |
735 Sterling Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2000.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2325 KAMAR ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4047 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200047893 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019539 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 735 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6345 |
| Document Number | 0000044301 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202644301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 2325 KAMAR ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4047 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 735 STERLING RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-6345 |
| Document Number | 0000000689 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222000689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2325 KAMAR ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305-4047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 735 Sterling Rd was $2,216, up 3.2% from the year before.
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 | $50,140 (+2%) Land $23,504 Building $26,636 | |
| 2025 | $2,216.00 (+3.17%) | $49,158 Land $23,044 Building $26,114 |
| 2024 | $2,148.00 (+3.77%) | |
| 2023 | $2,070.00 (+9.93%) | $47,250 Land $22,150 Building $25,100 |
| 2022 | $1,883.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 735 Sterling Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 735 Sterling Rd 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 |
|---|
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 591 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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