9501 Thoreau Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Property Records

Kern County property record for 9501 Thoreau Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.088 acres (3,828 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$305,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,702 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`392-311-05-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`392-311-05-6`
Alternative APNs	`392-311-05-00-0` `3923110500` `39231105`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,674 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	3,828 sqft (0.088 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	390 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Solar

Location & Zoning

Account Number	392311056
Street Address	9501 THOREAU AVE
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93311-1454
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	TRACT 4863 , BLOCK A , LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	4863 UN A
Legal Tract	4863
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	2821

Owner

9501 Thoreau Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	821 DADE AVE, LA PUENTE, CA 91744-2610
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 9, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 24, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Dec 14, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021159988
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 25, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000059054
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	9501 THOREAU AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1454
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	TICOR TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000116155
Date	Sep 9, 2019
Instrument	219116155

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2021
Property Address	9501 THOREAU AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1454
Document Number	0000159988
Map Reference	MB 35 PG 81&82
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2021
Instrument	221159988
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	821 DADE AVE, LA PUENTE, CA 91744-2610
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2018
Property Address	9501 THOREAU AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1454
Document Number	0000164579
Map Reference	MB35 PG81&82
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2018
Instrument	218164579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	9501 THOREAU AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1454

Mortgage

Document Number	0000164580
Date	Dec 14, 2018
Instrument	218164580

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 9501 Thoreau Ave was $4,702.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$330,141 (+2%) Land $135,304 Building $194,837
2025	$4,702.00	$323,668 Land $132,651 Building $191,017
2023	$4,551.00 (+4%)	$311,100 Land $127,500 Building $183,600
2022	$4,376.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 9501 Thoreau Ave 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

The area around 9501 Thoreau 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 710 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless	500 / 500
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
AT&T DSL	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Thoreau Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures