Kern County property record for 404 Palm Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,014 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 396-170-22-7 |
| Primary APN | 396-170-22-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,014 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,235 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,020 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 221 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 396170227 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 404 PALM DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4244 , BLOCK B , LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4244 #A |
| Legal Tract | 4244 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2117 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
404 Palm Dr, a townhouse, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2009.
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 | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009142328 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000274522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Palm Dr was $915, up 3.7% 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 | $35,231 (+2%) Land $6,035 Building $29,196 | |
| 2025 | $915.00 (+3.74%) | $34,541 Land $5,917 Building $28,624 |
| 2024 | $882.00 (+2.44%) | |
| 2023 | $861.00 (+2.14%) | $33,201 Land $5,688 Building $27,513 |
| 2022 | $843.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 404 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.
Wildfire risk around 404 Palm Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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