Kern County property record for 1278 Royal St, Arvin, CA 93203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,349 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,966 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,500 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,346 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 192-031-23-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 192-031-23-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,349 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,159 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 949 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,966 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 79 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 192031235 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1278 ROYAL ST |
| City | ARVIN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93203-1611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1359 , BLOCK , LOT 23 |
| Legal Tract | 1359 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6303 |
1278 Royal St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2105 RAYO DE LA LUNA DR, ARVIN, CA 93203-9437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995121626 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000121627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Royal St was $2,346.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Arvin City |
| Elementary School District | Arvin Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,383 (+2%) Land $19,596 Building $75,787 | |
| 2025 | $2,346.00 | $93,513 Land $19,212 Building $74,301 |
| 2023 | $2,123.00 (+2.61%) | $89,884 Land $18,467 Building $71,417 |
| 2022 | $2,069.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1278 Royal St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · other causes |
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.
The area around 1278 Royal St 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 |
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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 | ARVIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIST serves 19,669 people · EPA ID CA1510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 205 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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