Kern County property record for 8709 Criterion Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,113 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 173-753-09-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 173-753-09-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 173753096 |
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| Street Address | 8709 CRITERION DR |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-3147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6892 , BLOCK PH1, LOT 19 |
| Legal Tract | 6892 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 2401 |
8709 Criterion Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8709 CRITERION DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022149111 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8709 CRITERION DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-3147 |
| Document Number | 0000149111 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222149111 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8501 FALLBROOK AVE STE 270, 270, WEST HILLS, CA 91304-3268 |
| Document Number | 0000149112 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222149112 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8709 Criterion Dr was $3,955.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Fairfax Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $281,219 (+2%) Land $63,672 Building $217,547 | |
| 2025 | $3,955.00 | $275,706 Land $62,424 Building $213,282 |
| 2023 | $3,861.00 | $265,000 Land $60,000 Building $205,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8709 Criterion Dr 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 | 3 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 8709 Criterion Dr is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 227 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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