Kern County property record for 1237 Palo Verde Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,709 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-070-07-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 421-070-07-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,490 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,480 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 62 sqft |
| Patio Area | 420 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 421070079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1237 PALO VERDE DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-2656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4467 , BLOCK B , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4467 #B |
| Legal Tract | 4467 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
1237 Palo Verde Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 PALO VERDE DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200350654 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069586 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Palo Verde Dr was $2,709 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $196,311 (+2%) Land $29,535 Building $166,776 | |
| 2025 | $2,709.00 Homeowner's exemption | $192,462 Land $28,956 Building $163,506 |
| 2023 | $2,482.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $184,990 Land $27,833 Building $157,157 |
| 2022 | $2,431.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1237 Palo Verde Dr 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 | 2 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 risk around 1237 Palo Verde Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Inyo Networks, Race Communications.
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