Kern County property record for 562 James Rd, Kernville, CA 93238
| Property Type | Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,562 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.71 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,045 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 082-020-43-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 082-020-43-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,562 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,562 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 082020439 |
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| Street Address | 562 JAMES RD |
| City | KERNVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93238 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Charitable / Fraternal Organization |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 1291 , LOT P 4 |
| Legal Tract | 1291 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE ISABELLA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5207 |
562 James Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 644, KERNVILLE, CA 93238-0644 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 562 JAMES RD, KERNVILLE, CA 93238 |
| Document Number | 0000063713 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 149 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223063713 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 562 James Rd was $3,045.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Kernville Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $271,472 (+2%) Land $26,351 Building $245,121 | |
| 2025 | $3,045.00 | $266,150 Land $25,835 Building $240,315 |
| 2023 | $2,900.00 (+2.51%) | $255,817 Land $24,833 Building $230,984 |
| 2022 | $2,829.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 562 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, 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 562 James Rd is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 90% of the US · above 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.9% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CWS - KERNVILLE private · serves 2,376 people · EPA ID CA1510033 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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