Kern County property record for 428 Palm Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,754 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 396-310-22-9 |
| Primary APN | 396-310-22-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,236 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,754 sqft (0.04 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 | 396310229 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 428 PALM DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4244 , BLOCK H , LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4244 |
| Legal Tract | 4244 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2117 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
428 Palm Dr, a townhouse, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2021.
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 | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021113202 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000170591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 428 PALM DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3700 |
| Document Number | 0000113202 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 92-94 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221113202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8558 CHALMERS DR PH 401, 401, LOS ANGELES, CA 90035-1876 |
| Document Number | 0000113203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221113203 |
| Name | THE JOHN AND SHELLEY ELLIS REVOCABL |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 428 Palm Dr was $1,498, up 5% 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 | $86,667 (+2%) Land $11,040 Building $75,627 | |
| 2025 | $1,498.00 (+5.05%) | $84,969 Land $10,824 Building $74,145 |
| 2024 | $1,426.00 (+2.81%) | |
| 2023 | $1,387.00 (+2.06%) | $81,671 Land $10,404 Building $71,267 |
| 2022 | $1,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 428 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 428 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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