Kern County property record for 9701 Lightner Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,710 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,271 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Line of Credit May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 394-370-09-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 394-370-09-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,131 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,710 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 394370092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9701 LIGHTNER WAY |
| City | BAKERSFIELD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93311-3041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5940 , BLOCK PHF, LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5940 PH F |
| Legal Tract | 5940 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKERSFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2820 |
9701 Lightner Way is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9701 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KERN SCHOOLS FCU |
| May 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012109579 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000061053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 9701 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3041 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000090544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219090544 |
| Name | KERN SCHOOLS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 302 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9701 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3041 |
| Document Number | 0000061053 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 61053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 9701 LIGHTNER WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933113041, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9701 Lightner Way was $7,271, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $546,372 (+2%) Land $125,600 Building $420,772 | |
| 2025 | $7,271.00 (+1.83%) | $535,660 Land $123,138 Building $412,522 |
| 2024 | $7,140.00 (+1.23%) | |
| 2023 | $7,053.00 (+3.93%) | $514,861 Land $118,357 Building $396,504 |
| 2022 | $6,786.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9701 Lightner Way 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 | 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 9701 Lightner Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 579 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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