Kern County property record for 240 Palm Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $837 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 396-250-23-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 396-250-23-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 818 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,039 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 818 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,759 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 221 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 396250235 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 PALM DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4244 , BLOCK F , LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4244 #F |
| Legal Tract | 4244 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2130 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
240 Palm Dr, a townhouse, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8558 CHALMERS DR, 401, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1876 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201695257 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000275272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Palm Dr was $837, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,403 (+2%) Land $5,916 Building $22,487 | |
| 2025 | $837.00 (+3.33%) | $27,847 Land $5,800 Building $22,047 |
| 2024 | $810.00 (+2.4%) | |
| 2023 | $791.00 (+2.2%) | $26,768 Land $5,576 Building $21,192 |
| 2022 | $774.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 240 Palm Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 240 Palm Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Race Communications, Verizon.
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