San Luis Obispo County property record for 298 Kern Ave, Morro Bay, CA 93442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 572 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 066-264-021 |
| Primary APN | 066-264-021 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,892 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 298 KERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MORRO BAY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93442-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CY MB PM 12-6 PAR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO. MB 72227 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COAST |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 10602 |
298 Kern Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2022.
Source: San Luis Obispo County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5772 E PROVINCE AVE, CLOVIS, CA 93619-7804 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201926039 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 298 KERN AVE, MORRO BAY, CA 93442-2809 |
| Document Number | 0000021633 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022021633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5772 E PROVINCE AVE, CLOVIS, CA 93619-7804 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN LUIS OBISPO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 298 KERN AVE, MORRO BAY, CA 93442-2809 |
| Document Number | 0000026039 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $786.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5772 E PROVINCE AVE CLOVIS CA 936197804, CLOVIS, CA 93619-7804 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Kern Ave was $8,618.
Source: San Luis Obispo County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Municipality | Morro Bay City |
| Unified School District | San Luis Coastal Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $797,592 (+2%) Land $641,421 Building $156,171 | |
| 2025 | $8,618.00 | $781,954 Land $628,845 Building $153,109 |
| 2023 | $8,319.00 (+6.69%) | $751,591 Land $604,427 Building $147,164 |
| 2022 | $7,797.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 298 Kern Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 22, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 298 Kern Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | MORRO BAY PW DEPT - WATER DIVISION serves 10,757 people · EPA ID CA4010011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHORRO VALLEY PIPELINE - SLO COUNTY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Ranch Wifi, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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