Kern County property record for 1209 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-132-15-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 081-132-15-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 795 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,113 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 795 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,980 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 318 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081132151 |
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| Street Address | 1209 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1520 , BLOCK , LOT 124 |
| Legal Tract | 1520 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017178750 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000126162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1209 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Document Number | 0000178750 |
| Map Reference | MB7 PG38-42 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017178750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1209 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Document Number | 0000178753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017178753 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 0000178753 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217178753 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,978 (+2%) Land $34,815 Building $95,163 | |
| 2025 | $2,037.00 (+8.41%) | $127,431 (+4.04%) Land $34,133 Building $93,298 |
| 2023 | $1,879.00 (+2.01%) | $122,484 Land $32,808 Building $89,676 |
| 2022 | $1,842.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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