Kern County property record for 15921 Melva St, Mojave, CA 93501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,212 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,238 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 427-204-06-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 427-204-06-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,212 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 427204060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15921 MELVA ST |
| City | MOJAVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93501-1341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1927 , BLOCK , LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1927 |
| Legal Tract | 1927 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
15921 Melva St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15921 MELVA ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202672860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000120581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 15921 MELVA ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1341 |
| Document Number | 0000072860 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202672860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35,552.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 15921 MELVA ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1341 |
| Document Number | 0000072861, |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202672861 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15921 MELVA ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1341 |
| Document Number | 0000175181 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221175181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 15921 MELVA ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1341 |
| Document Number | 0000175182 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221175182 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 15921 Melva St was $3,238, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Mojave Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $281,430 (+2%) Land $32,472 Building $248,958 | |
| 2025 | $3,238.00 (+0.97%) | $275,913 Land $31,836 Building $244,077 |
| 2024 | $3,207.00 (-5.2%) | |
| 2023 | $3,383.00 (+3.87%) | $265,200 Land $30,600 Building $234,600 |
| 2022 | $3,257.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 15921 Melva St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 15921 Melva St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MOJAVE PUD serves 4,699 people · EPA ID CA1510014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANTELOPE VALLEY E KERN WTR AGY-ROSAMOND |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | ANTELOPE VALLEY EAST KERN WATER AGENCY |
| Lead | 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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