Kern County property record for 1228 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-131-27-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 081-131-27-00-5 |
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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 | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081131278 |
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| Street Address | 1228 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 158 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1520 |
| Legal Tract | 1520 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
1228 Sims St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1228 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202252006 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000155574 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1228 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Document Number | 0000052006 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 38-42 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222052006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | NAVY FEDERAL TITLE/CALIFORNIA, NAVY FEDERAL TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1228 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8823 |
| Document Number | 0000052007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222052007 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1228 Sims St was $2,324 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $162,362 (+2%) Land $32,472 Building $129,890 | |
| 2025 | $2,324.00 | $159,180 Land $31,836 Building $127,344 |
| 2023 | $2,135.00 (+77.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,000 Land $30,600 Building $122,400 |
| 2022 | $1,203.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1228 Sims St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1228 Sims St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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