Kern County property record for 8116 Birch St, Bakersfield, CA 93311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 389-193-01-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 389-193-01-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,882 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 647 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 679 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 389193012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8116 BIRCH ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93311-2338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4761 , BLOCK A , LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4761A |
| Legal Tract | 4761 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2823 |
8116 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8116 BIRCH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018133038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 8116 BIRCH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2338 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000090019 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220090019 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8116 BIRCH ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2338 |
| Document Number | 0000133038 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 133038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1116 SERINIDAD WAY ARVIN CA 932039464, ARVIN, CA 93203-9464 |
| Document Number | 133039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 133039 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8116 Birch St was $3,520.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Panama-Buena Vista School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,249 (+2%) Land $56,889 Building $176,360 | |
| 2025 | $3,520.00 | $228,676 Land $55,774 Building $172,902 |
| 2023 | $3,400.00 (+4.13%) | $219,798 Land $53,609 Building $166,189 |
| 2022 | $3,265.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8116 Birch St 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 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8116 Birch St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | CITY OF BAKERSFIELD serves 171,108 people · EPA ID CA1510031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 544 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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