Kern County property record for 13854 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,717 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 3.23 acres (140,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,537 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 059-252-23-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 059-252-23-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,717 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,338 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,717 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 140,699 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 46 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 059252239 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13854 PALM AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-9680 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 10256 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 10256 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2616 |
| Census Tract | 4500 |
13854 Palm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13854 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-9680 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200211701 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 13854 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-9680 |
| Document Number | 0000003320 |
| Map Reference | PM10256MB47PG195&196 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 0217003320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE CO OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 13854 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-9680 |
| Document Number | 0000003321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217003321 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13854 Palm Ave was $3,537 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.6% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| 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 | $257,643 (+2%) Land $60,259 Building $197,384 | |
| 2025 | $3,537.00 (+3.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $252,592 Land $59,078 Building $193,514 |
| 2024 | $3,413.00 (+2.03%) | |
| 2023 | $3,345.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $242,785 Land $56,785 Building $186,000 |
| 2022 | $3,297.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 13854 Palm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2023–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 13854 Palm Ave is high, ranking above 75% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 75% of the US · above 51% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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