Vacant Land - Destroyed/Uninhabitable ImprovementVacant Land
Last sold for $53,000 on Mar 29, 2021
12051 THOMAS RICHARD DR
CALIENTE, CA 93518
0
Baths
20 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$53,000 · Mar 29, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$616 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$58,514 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,514
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,367
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
92
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
8
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land - Destroyed/Uninhabitable Improvement
CountyKERN
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(3)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Piute Mountain Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 2.0 mi
Foothill High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 32.4 mi
District: Caliente Union Elementary School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 93518These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.192
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.258
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,070
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,987
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
12051 Thomas Richard Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Among the largest lots in Kern County
How it measures up in Caliente 93518
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Caliente 93518.
Lot size20 ac
SmallerTypical 18.67 acBigger
Bigger than 64% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Caliente 93518 | Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 20 ac | 64% of homes | almost all homes |
About 12051 Thomas Richard Dr
When did 12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA last sell?
12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA last sold on Mar 29, 2021 for $53,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
What schools serve 12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA?
12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA is assigned to Piute Mountain Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Foothill High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Caliente Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 12051 Thomas Richard Dr, Caliente, CA was $616. The county assessed it at $58,514.
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