Kern County property record for 32940 Darkside Canyon Rd, Caliente, CA 93518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,483 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 19.7 acres (862,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,029 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 179-390-10-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 179-390-10-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,483 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,815 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,483 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 862,052 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 14 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 179390109 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 32940 DARKSIDE CANYON RD |
| City | TWIN OAKS |
| State | CA |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 10056 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Tract | 10056 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 6004 |
32940 Darkside Canyon Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6145 ROMERO RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-9708 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WFG TITLE |
| Mar 21, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033432 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 32940 DARKSIDE CANYON RD, CALIENTE, CA 93518 |
| Document Number | 0000033432 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 N MOUNTAIN AVE #248 UPLAND CA 917865182, 248, UPLAND, CA 91786-5182 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 32940 DARKSIDE CANYON RD, CALIENTE, CA 93518 |
| Document Number | 0000032799 |
| Map Reference | MB47 PG43&44 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218032799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 N MOUNTAIN AVE STE 248, 248, UPLAND, CA 91786-5182 |
| Document Number | 0000032800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218032800 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 32940 Darkside Canyon Rd was $3,029, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Elementary School District | Caliente Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $269,893 (+2%) Land $65,823 Building $204,070 | |
| 2025 | $3,029.00 (+1.82%) | $264,602 Land $64,533 Building $200,069 |
| 2024 | $2,975.00 (+2.87%) | |
| 2023 | $2,892.00 (+1.83%) | $254,329 Land $62,028 Building $192,301 |
| 2022 | $2,840.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 32940 Darkside Canyon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 32940 Darkside Canyon Rd is extreme, ranking above 98.8% of the US, with a 3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 98.8% of the US · above 92% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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