9802 Lightner Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Property Records

Kern County property record for 9802 Lightner Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,498 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$520,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,515 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`394-370-27-00-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`394-370-27-00-9`
Alternative APNs	`394-370-27-4` `3943702700` `39437027`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,498 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,922 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,498 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	760 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	151 sqft
Patio Area	51 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	394370274
Street Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93311-3043
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TRACT 5940 , BLOCK PHF, LOT 27
Legal Subdivision	5940 PH F
Legal Tract	5940
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	2820

Owner

9802 Lightner Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC
Nov 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202174464
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000165674
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015975
Date	Jan 31, 2022
Instrument	222015975

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

April 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2021
Property Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043
Document Number	0000074464
Map Reference	MB 47 PG 157
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2021
Instrument	221074464
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074465
Date	Apr 21, 2021
Instrument	221074465

Lender

Name	GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Nov 4, 2020
Property Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043
Document Number	0000165674
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2020
Instrument	165674
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	9802 LIGHTNER WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933113043, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 9802 Lightner Way was $7,515 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$574,119 (+2%) Land $193,213 Building $380,906
2025	$7,515.00 Homeowner's exemption	$562,863 Land $189,425 Building $373,438
2023	$7,287.00 (+3.95%) Homeowner's exemption	$541,008 Land $182,070 Building $358,938
2022	$7,010.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 9802 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

Wildfire risk around 9802 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.

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 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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