Kern County property record for 917 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,040 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,435 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-132-09-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 009-132-09-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,807 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 009132093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 CHESTER AVE |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93301-5425 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY LWLAD , BLOCK 26 , LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LOWELL ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 60126, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93386-0126 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016133495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Bakersfield City |
| Elementary School District | Bakersfield City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $165,725 (+2%) Land $47,348 Building $118,377 | |
| 2025 | $2,435.00 (+3.44%) | $162,476 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $116,056 |
| 2023 | $2,354.00 (+2.21%) | $156,168 Land $44,618 Building $111,550 |
| 2022 | $2,303.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | 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 605 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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