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38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 Property Information

38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale
Zip code 93551
County Los Angeles
Municipality Palmdale

Sales & Tax Overview for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Sale date 04/13/2023
Sale price $480,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $7,371

Lot & Building Information for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

Building sqft 1,430
Building class Single Family Residence (0100)
Acreage 0.16
Units 1
Year built 1993
Year last altered
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Heating/AC Central refrigeration & heating
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Zoning district Single Family Residential 3 (SFR 3)
Weed hazard No
School district Palmdale Elementary School District

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Other Property Data for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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About 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551?

38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 was built in 1993 and has a total of 1,430 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $509,378, the tax amount paid for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 is $6,281.

When was 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 last sold and what was the last sale price?

38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, CA 93551 was last sold in 04/13/2023 for $480,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2023 $480,000
09/22/2017 $300,000
02/13/2015 $230,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/19/2023 Release Government Lien
04/13/2023 Assignment of Rents
Trust Deed
05/01/2053
04/13/2023 Grant Deed
(Sale for consideration - full DTT - Single parcel sale)
03/08/2023 Affidavit Succession Interest
03/24/2021 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee
03/12/2021 Trust Deed 04/01/2051
02/10/2021 Lien Voluntary
Notice
09/02/2036
01/03/2020 Trust Deed 01/01/2050
05/29/2019 Trust Deed 06/01/2049
09/28/2017 Notice Default
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $6,281
Current property tax $7,371
Market value $509,378
Tax per sqft $4

Special Assessments And Penalties for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

Special Assessments

Abatements, financial assistance programs and non-ad valorem taxes levied as special taxes/direct assessments are applicable for this property.

Code Description Tax levied
06106 Antelope Valley Mosq & Vector Control
06220 County Sanitation District #20
03694 La County Regional Park And Open Space District
00744 Los Angeles County Fire Department
00170 Los Angeles County Trauma/Emerg Srvs

Assessment History for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $509,378 1.2331 $6,281 +2.14%
2024-2025 $499,391 1.2314 $6,150 +49.32%
2023-2024 $334,651 1.2306 $4,118 +4.14%
2022-2023 $328,090 1.2053 $3,954 +1.66%
2021-2022 $321,658 1.2095 $3,890 +1.21%

Permits for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Palmdale residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$500,000
-2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$272
-3.2% YoY
Los Angeles County Median Sale Price
$872,000
0.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Palmdale Discovery Center NR Public K-8 187 0.26
Summerwind Elementary School 4 Public K-5 566 0.27
Dos Caminos 4 Public K-8 833 0.30
Ocotillo Elementary School 5 Public K-5 611 0.55
Covenant Christian NR Private 1-12 34 0.61

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Palmdale Discovery Center NR Public K-8 187 0.26
Dos Caminos 4 Public K-8 833 0.30
Covenant Christian NR Private 1-12 34 0.61
David G. Millen Intermediate 3 Public 6-8 1,023 0.70
Westside Christian NR Private K-8 163 1.29

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Covenant Christian NR Private 1-12 34 0.61
Highland High School 4 Public 9-12 2,790 0.95
Shema Christian NR Private 1-10 6 1.36
R. Rex Parris High School 2 Public 9-12 632 2.21
Focus Student Learning Center NR Private 1-12 0 2.86

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Neighbors for 38948 Kensington Way, Palmdale

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1852 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,501 05/03/2019 $360,000
38939 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,970 06/09/2022 $550,000
38954 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,970 04/09/2026 $45,000
1872 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,924 03/09/2001
38942 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,616 04/03/2012
38953 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,970 03/05/2007
1894 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,924 03/07/2019
1866 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,823 10/08/2014 $254,500
38945 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,750 02/11/2021
1878 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,823 06/29/2016 $280,000
1846 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,924 09/27/2016
1840 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,823 07/29/2020
38922 Emerson Dr, Palmdale 1,746 11/24/2021
38908 Emerson Dr, Palmdale 1,950 01/20/2023 $491,000
38934 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,750 08/14/2018
38916 Emerson Dr, Palmdale 1,950 12/15/2021
1886 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,501 08/13/2015 $220,000
38928 Emerson Dr, Palmdale 1,750 10/15/2025
1858 W Avenue P4, Palmdale 1,924 10/08/2003
38933 Kensington Way, Palmdale 1,970 03/10/2016

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