Kern County property record for 1020 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,270 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,546 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-183-23-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 081-183-23-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,036 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081183238 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1020 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1552 , BLOCK , LOT 200 |
| Legal Tract | 1552 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1815, RIDGECREST, CA 93556-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009109763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000165564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,546.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,618 (+4.04%) Land $25,809 Building $25,809 |
| 2024 | $1,499.00 (+2.46%) | |
| 2023 | $1,463.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,614 Land $24,807 Building $24,807 |
| 2022 | $1,431.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 8 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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