Kern County property record for 9716 Houston Ave, Lamont, CA 93241
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 188-063-15-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 188-063-15-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 918 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,616 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 188063150 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9716 HOUSTON AVE |
| City | LAMONT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93241-1623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1/MH |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1468 , BLOCK , LOT 63 |
| Legal Tract | 1468 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 6406 |
9716 Houston Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7421 LYRIC ROSE WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4455 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005119577 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040599 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9716 HOUSTON AVE, LAMONT, CA 93241-1623 |
| Document Number | 0000087978 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 7421 LYRIC ROSE WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933134455, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-4455 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9716 Houston Ave was $2,567.
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 | $121,887 (+2%) Land $23,518 Building $98,369 | |
| 2025 | $2,567.00 | $119,498 Land $23,057 Building $96,441 |
| 2023 | $2,410.00 (+7.97%) | $114,860 Land $22,162 Building $92,698 |
| 2022 | $2,232.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9716 Houston 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.
The area around 9716 Houston 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 |
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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 | 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 293 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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