Kern County property record for 8218 Chism Trl, Onyx, CA 93255
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 420 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,101 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 321-130-12-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 321-130-12-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 420 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,197 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,101 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 25 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 321130122 |
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| Street Address | 8218 CHISM TRL |
| City | ONYX |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93255-8000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 26 , RANGE 35 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 35 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE ISABELLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 5207 |
8218 Chism Trl is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1999.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 164, ONYX, CA 93255-0164 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999101794 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 14, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000101793 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8218 Chism Trl was $738, down 1.3% from the year before.
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 | South Fork Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,359 (+2%) Land $17,112 Building $34,247 | |
| 2025 | $738.00 (-1.34%) | $50,353 Land $16,777 Building $33,576 |
| 2024 | $748.00 (+3.17%) | |
| 2023 | $725.00 (+2.55%) | $48,400 Land $16,127 Building $32,273 |
| 2022 | $707.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8218 Chism Trl in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 8218 Chism Trl is high, ranking above 86% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 86% of the US · above 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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-ONYX WATER SYSTEM private · serves 246 people · EPA ID CA1510043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) 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 150 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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