Kern County property record for 527 Palm Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,209 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,155 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 396-310-17-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 396-310-17-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,533 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,209 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 215 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 396310179 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 527 PALM DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4244 , BLOCK H , LOT 17 |
| Legal Tract | 4244 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2116 |
| Census Tract | 5300 |
527 Palm Dr, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1344 COMSTOCK DR, YREKA, CA 96097-9602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201062959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 527 Palm Dr was $1,155, up 4.3% 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 | $56,468 (+2%) Land $13,159 Building $43,309 | |
| 2025 | $1,155.00 (+4.34%) | $55,361 Land $12,901 Building $42,460 |
| 2024 | $1,107.00 (+2.69%) | |
| 2023 | $1,078.00 (+2.08%) | $53,213 Land $12,401 Building $40,812 |
| 2022 | $1,056.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 527 Palm Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 527 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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