9908 Lightner Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Property Records

Kern County property record for 9908 Lightner Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,294 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`394-370-23-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`394-370-23-00-7`
Alternative APNs	`394-370-23-3` `3943702300` `39437023`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,128 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,408 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,128 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
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	791 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Pool Type	Pool with Hot Tub/Spa
Patio Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	394370233
Street Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY
City	BAKERSFIELD
State	CA
Zip	93311-3044
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	TRACT 5940 , BLOCK PHF, LOT 23
Legal Subdivision	5940 PH F
Legal Tract	5940
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	BAKERSFIELD
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	2820

Owner

9908 Lightner Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3044
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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
Mar 2, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 27, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage KARPE MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 6, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202213711
Last Transfer Date	Feb 7, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000024398
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2023
Property Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3044
Document Number	0000024398
Map Reference	MB 47 PG 157
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2023
Instrument	223024398
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3044

January 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2022
Property Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3044
Document Number	0000013711
Map Reference	MB 47 PG 157
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	222013711
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	9908 LIGHTNER WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-3044

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013712
Date	Jan 27, 2022
Instrument	222013712

Lender

Name	KARPE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 9908 Lightner Way was $5,294 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		$386,225 (+2%) Land $125,599 Building $260,626
2025	$5,294.00 Homeowner's exemption	$378,653 Land $123,137 Building $255,516
2023	$5,125.00 (-21.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$637,500 Land $178,500 Building $459,000
2022	$6,551.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 9908 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 9908 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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