Kern County property record for 16493 Koch St, Mojave, CA 93501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,500 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,109 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 427-062-18-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 427-062-18-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,970 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 482 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 427062187 |
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| Street Address | 16493 KOCH ST |
| City | MOJAVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93501-1128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS FP |
| Legal Description | SECTION 7 , TOWNSHIP 11 , RANGE 12 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 12 |
| Legal Township | 11 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
16493 Koch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16493 KOCH ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201223038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16493 Koch St was $1,109 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% 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 | $91,589 (+2%) Land $25,616 Building $65,973 | |
| 2025 | $1,109.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,794 Land $25,114 Building $64,680 |
| 2024 | $1,095.00 (-3.95%) | |
| 2023 | $1,140.00 (+4.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,309 Land $24,140 Building $62,169 |
| 2022 | $1,093.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16493 Koch 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 16493 Koch St is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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