Kern County property record for 8221 Bernard Ave, Lamont, CA 93241
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,202 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 188-162-12-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 188-162-12-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,856 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,220 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 188162127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8221 BERNARD AVE |
| City | LAMONT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93241-2103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1327 , BLOCK , LOT 50 |
| Legal Tract | 1327 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6406 |
8221 Bernard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8221 BERNARD AVE, LAMONT, CA 93241-2103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201438272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 8221 BERNARD AVE, LAMONT, CA 93241-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000016275 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5351 CORONADO ST W BAKERSFIELD CA 933148891, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-8891 |
| Document Number | 0000016275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16275 |
| Name | COUNTRY PLACE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8221 Bernard Ave was $2,202 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lamont Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,032 (+2%) Land $31,253 Building $118,779 | |
| 2025 | $2,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,091 Land $30,641 Building $116,450 |
| 2023 | $2,096.00 (+3.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,381 Land $29,452 Building $111,929 |
| 2022 | $2,021.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8221 Bernard Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 88 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 88 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
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 8221 Bernard Ave 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 | LAMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DIST serves 19,057 people · EPA ID CA1510012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 704 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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