Kern County property record for 1012 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6,239 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,859.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 081-183-26-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Fireplace | Fireplace |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Lot Area | 6,239 sqft (0.143 acres) |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft Patio |
| Account Number | 081183261 |
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| Street Address | 1012 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8821 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1552 , BLOCK , LOT 197 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1552 |
| Legal Tract | 1552 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 197 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Minor Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 081-183-26-00-1
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1012 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DAVID LEMKE |
| Jul 01, 2022 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022103892 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028849 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1012 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3033 HORSETHIEF DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024541 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222024541 |
| Name | DAVID LEMKE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | N4870 COUNTY ROAD D, HELENVILLE, WI 53137 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1012 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8821 |
| Document Number | 0000103892 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 88-92 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222103892 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1103 SAN ANGELO DR, LUSBY, MD 20657-4560 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000103893 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222103893 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1012 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8821 |
| Document Number | 0000028849 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221028849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620 N INYO ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2324 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1012 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8821 |
| Document Number | 0000028850 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 88-92 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221028850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 30330 HORSETHIEF DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-5440 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $331,095 (+2%) Land $53,060 Building $278,035 | |
| 2025 | $3,859.00 (+10.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $324,604 (+4.04%) Land $52,020 Building $272,584 |
| 2023 | $3,484.00 (+3,859.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,000 Land $50,000 Building $262,000 |
| 2022 | $88.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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