Kern County property record for 9708 Velma Ave, Lamont, CA 93241
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,588 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 188-031-04-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 188-031-04-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 935 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 935 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,238 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 332 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 332 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 188031041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9708 VELMA AVE |
| City | LAMONT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93241-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1409 , BLOCK , LOT 69 |
| Legal Tract | 1409 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 6406 |
9708 Velma Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2000.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3600 S FAIRFAX RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-8100 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000120599 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9708 Velma Ave was $2,588.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Lamont Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $123,743 (+2%) Land $21,200 Building $102,543 | |
| 2025 | $2,588.00 | $121,318 Land $20,785 Building $100,533 |
| 2023 | $2,430.00 (+7.9%) | $116,609 Land $19,979 Building $96,630 |
| 2022 | $2,252.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9708 Velma Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 53 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 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 9708 Velma Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | LAMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DIST serves 19,057 people · EPA ID CA1510012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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