Kern County property record for 312 Palm Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 818 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,929 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 396-260-13-5 |
| Primary APN | 396-260-13-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| 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 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,929 sqft (0.09 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 | 396260135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 312 PALM DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4244 , BLOCK G , LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4244 RIDGECREST UN G |
| Legal Tract | 4244 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2130 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8558 CHALMERS DR, 401, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1876 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017148018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000244613 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 312 PALM DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3709 |
| Document Number | 0000148018 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 148018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8558 CHALMERS DR #401 LOS ANGELES CA 900351876, 401, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1876 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $962.00 (+3.78%) | $38,680 (+4.03%) Land $11,376 Building $27,304 |
| 2024 | $927.00 (+2.54%) | |
| 2023 | $904.00 (+2.15%) | $37,180 Land $10,935 Building $26,245 |
| 2022 | $885.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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