Kern County property record for 905 Chapman St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,346 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-210-28-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 140-210-28-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 685 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 635 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,346 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 319 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 319 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 74 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 140210287 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 905 CHAPMAN ST |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93307-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | CITY VRGCL , BLOCK , LOT P 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIRGINIA COLONY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 2302 |
905 Chapman St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 71444, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93387-1444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200539861 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 905 CHAPMAN ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-1923 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PROPERTY TITLE COMPANY, VANTAGE POINT TITLE CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2231 RIVER BLVD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305 |
| Document Number | 0000026398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224026398 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 905 Chapman St was $5,254, up 2.1% 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 | $290,023 (+2%) Land $56,860 Building $233,163 | |
| 2025 | $5,254.00 (+2.1%) | $284,338 Land $55,746 Building $228,592 |
| 2024 | $5,146.00 (+2.88%) | |
| 2023 | $5,002.00 (+16.57%) | $273,298 Land $53,582 Building $219,716 |
| 2022 | $4,291.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 905 Chapman St 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 905 Chapman St 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 | CWS - BAKERSFIELD private · serves 268,129 people · EPA ID CA1510003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 461 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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