Kern County property record for 1609 Chain Ave, Mountain Mesa, CA 93240
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,975 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.6 acres (113,256 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,500 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,654 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 263-031-02-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 263-031-02-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,975 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,147 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 814 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 113,256 sqft (2.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 692 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,323 sqft |
| Patio Area | 123 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 263031023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 CHAIN AVE |
| City | MOUNTAIN MESA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93240-9219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1/2) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2079 , BLOCK R/S, LOT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 2079 |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE ISABELLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 5205 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1609 CHAIN AVE, MOUNTAIN MESA, CA 93240-9219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011149649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016387 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Kernville Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,654.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $572,209 (+4.04%) Land $94,198 Building $478,011 |
| 2024 | $6,478.00 (+2.39%) | |
| 2023 | $6,327.00 (+2.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $549,992 Land $90,541 Building $459,451 |
| 2022 | $6,163.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 89% of the US · above 71% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | LAKE ISABELLA COMMUNITY SERVICES DIST serves 500 people · EPA ID CA1503270 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from ERSKINE CREEK WC |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 10 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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