Kern County property record for 16038 Palm Ave, Wasco, CA 93280
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 5,618 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 4.7 acres (204,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,916 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-050-19-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 071-050-19-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,618 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,787 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,627 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 413 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 204,732 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 499 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 071050199 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16038 PALM AVE |
| City | WASCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93280-7612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | CITY 4THHM , BLOCK P , LOT 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOURTH HOME EXTENSION COLONY |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WASCO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 4305 |
16038 Palm Ave, a residential property, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16038 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-7612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003233452 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16038 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-7612 |
| Document Number | 0000037111 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 16038 PALM AVE WASCO CA 932807612, WASCO, CA 93280-7612 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16038 PALM AVE, WASCO, CA 93280-7612 |
| Document Number | 0000104594 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 104594 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $31.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 16038 PALM AVE WASCO CA 932807612, WASCO, CA 93280-7612 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16038 Palm Ave was $8,916 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $687,752 (+2%) Land $145,014 Building $542,738 | |
| 2025 | $8,916.00 Homeowner's exemption | $674,269 Land $142,171 Building $532,098 |
| 2023 | $8,318.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $648,092 Land $136,651 Building $511,441 |
| 2022 | $7,931.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16038 Palm Ave 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 | 1 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 16038 Palm Ave is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 40% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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