Kern County property record for 38419 Payne Way, Caliente, CA 93518
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.51 acres (109,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 399-250-01-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 399-250-01-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 109,336 sqft |
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| Account Number | 399250018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38419 PAYNE WAY |
| City | CALIENTE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93518-4014 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 3709 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 3709 |
| Legal Tract | 3709 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 6004 |
38419 Payne Way, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21331 CALIENTE CREEK RD, CALIENTE, CA 93518-1127 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024130412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38419 PAYNE WAY, CALIENTE, CA 93518-4014 |
| Document Number | 0000163121 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 163121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $13.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 417 N HILL ST ARVIN CA 932031019, ARVIN, CA 93203-1019 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38419 Payne Way was $687, up 25.4% 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 | $65,280 (+2%) Land $65,280 | |
| 2025 | $687.00 (+25.36%) | $64,000 Land $64,000 |
| 2024 | $548.00 (+2.62%) | |
| 2023 | $534.00 (+1.52%) | $49,939 Land $49,939 |
| 2022 | $526.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38419 Payne Way 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 38419 Payne Way is extreme, ranking above 99.2% of the US, with a 4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 99.2% of the US · above 94% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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