16540 Tao Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Property Records

San Bernardino County property record for 16540 Tao Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.678 acres (29,544 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$750,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$6,912 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Transfer
Aug 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN0473-202-04-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN0473-202-04-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,600 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,560 sqft
1st Floor Area3,600 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleModern
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area29,544 sqft (0.678 acres)
TerrainBelow Road/Slope
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area960 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeHeated Pool
PorchPatio/Porch
Porch Area1,182 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address16540 TAO RD
CityAPPLE VALLEY
StateCA
Zip92307-1524
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 5770 LOT 298 TRACT NO 5770 LOT 298 EX UND 1/2 INT MIN RTS WITHOUT S E
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 5770
Legal Tract5770
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number298
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Township / Civil DivisionVICTORVILLE-HESPERIA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4102
Census Tract12101

Owner

Source: San Bernardino County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 21, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 17, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024138007
Prior Transfer DateJan 12, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000025614
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateJan 21, 2022
Property Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524
Document Number0000025614
Map ReferenceMB 72 PG 81-89
Instrument DateJan 12, 2022
Instrument2022-0025614
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Property Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524

Mortgage

Document Number0000373071
DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021-0373071
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN BERNARDINO CA
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524
Document Number0000374341
Map ReferenceMB 72 PG 81-89
Instrument DateSep 10, 2019
Instrument2019-0374341
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INLAND EMPIRE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address16540 TAO RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-1524

Mortgage

Document Number0000374342
DateOct 17, 2019
Instrument2019-0374342
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Bernardino County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
MunicipalityApple Valley Town
CountySan Bernardino County
Unified School DistrictApple Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$780,300 (+2%) Land $156,060 Building $624,240
2025$6,912.00 (+8.73%) Disabled Person's exemption$765,000 (+38.62%) Land $153,000 Building $612,000
2023$6,357.00 (+1.52%) Homeowner's exemption$551,869 Land $110,374 Building $441,495
2022$6,262.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLIBERTY UTILITIES (AV RANCHOS) CORP.
private · serves 63,381 people · EPA ID CA3610003
Water SourceGroundwater
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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