Kern County property record for 16948 Hillcrest Ave, Edwards, CA 93523
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,033 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 230-112-13-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 230-112-13-00-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,954 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,674 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 230112138 |
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| Street Address | 16948 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | EDWARDS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93523-3402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1/2) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1793 , BLOCK , LOT 11 |
| Legal Tract | 1793 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1121 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
16948 Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16948 HILLCREST AVE, EDWARDS, CA 93523-3402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007145605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16948 Hillcrest Ave was $3,033 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Muroc Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $256,000 (+1.59%) Land $64,000 Building $192,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,033.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $252,000 Land $63,000 Building $189,000 |
| 2024 | $2,990.00 (+0.2%) | |
| 2023 | $2,984.00 (+33.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $240,000 Land $60,000 Building $180,000 |
| 2022 | $2,241.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 16948 Hillcrest Ave in Zone AH, 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 AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1983–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 · 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 16948 Hillcrest Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | NORTH MUROC MUTUAL WATER COMPANY private · serves 270 people · EPA ID CA1500290 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ANTELOPE VALLEY E KERN WTR AGY-ROSAMOND |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ANTELOPE VALLEY EAST KERN WATER AGENCY |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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