Kern County property record for 1118 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,688 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-423-21-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 029-423-21-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,674 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,156 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 029423217 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1118 PALM AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-2114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1941 , BLOCK , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | 9M122 |
| Legal Tract | 1941 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 4404 |
1118 Palm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage STEARNS LNDG |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MARTIN MARSHAL TRUST (RT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201840086 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000087381 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202687381 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000087381, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202687381 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000120423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219120423 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220071062 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 341 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000040086 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 PALM AVE WASCO CA 932802114, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 40087 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40087 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000156521 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 156521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 686 WASCO CA 932800686, WASCO, CA 93280-0686 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1118 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2114 |
| Document Number | 0000156522 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 156522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 686 WASCO CA 932800686, WASCO, CA 93280-0686 |
| Document Number | 156523 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 156523 |
| Name | MARTIN MARSHAL TRUST (RT) |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1111, WASCO, CA 93280-8031 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1118 Palm Ave was $2,688.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Wasco City |
| Elementary School District | Wasco Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Wasco Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $210,059 (+2%) Land $40,617 Building $169,442 | |
| 2025 | $2,688.00 | $205,941 Land $39,821 Building $166,120 |
| 2023 | $2,504.00 (+3.26%) | $197,946 Land $38,276 Building $159,670 |
| 2022 | $2,425.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1118 Palm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1118 Palm 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 |
|---|
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 WASCO serves 22,757 people · EPA ID CA1510021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 547 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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