Kern County property record for 1218 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,161 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,565 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 029-423-16-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 029-423-16-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,786 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,161 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 029423167 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1218 PALM AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-2115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1941 , BLOCK , LOT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 1941 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 4404 |
1218 Palm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-2115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201847200 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000171851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1218 Palm Ave was $1,565.
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 | $118,866 (+2%) Land $32,559 Building $86,307 | |
| 2025 | $1,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,536 Land $31,921 Building $84,615 |
| 2023 | $1,456.00 (+4.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,013 Land $30,683 Building $81,330 |
| 2022 | $1,393.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1218 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 1218 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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