Kern County property record for 16940 Cypress St, Onyx, CA 93255
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,885 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 321-272-15-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 321-272-15-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,479 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,479 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 321272155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16940 CYPRESS ST |
| City | ONYX |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93255-8031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 26 , RANGE 35 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 35 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE ISABELLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1107 |
| Census Tract | 5207 |
16940 Cypress St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67, ONYX, CA 93255-0067 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006195976 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000074990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16940 CYPRESS ST, ONYX, CA 93255-8031 |
| Document Number | 0000074990 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223074990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1104 W WILLOW AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4843 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16940 CYPRESS ST, ONYX, CA 93255-8031 |
| Document Number | 0000028405 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 11467 PATRICIA CT ONYX CA 932559719, ONYX, CA 93255-9719 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16940 Cypress St was $1,885, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | South Fork Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $156,333 (+1%) Land $16,398 Building $139,935 | |
| 2025 | $1,885.00 (+0.48%) | $154,786 Land $16,236 Building $138,550 |
| 2024 | $1,876.00 (+82.67%) | |
| 2023 | $1,027.00 (+2.19%) | $75,962 (+2%) Land $12,871 Building $63,091 |
| 2022 | $1,005.00 | $74,473 Land $12,619 Building $61,854 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16940 Cypress St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 16940 Cypress St is high, ranking above 84% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 84% of the US · above 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% 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 | CWS-ONYX WATER SYSTEM private · serves 246 people · EPA ID CA1510043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 150 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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