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1240 W Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1240 W Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.158 acres (6,867 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$135,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$3,784 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale
Nov 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN081-291-44-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN081-291-44-00-1
Alternative APNs
  • 081-291-44-5
  • 0812914400
  • 08129144

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,498 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,312 sqft
1st Floor Area1,498 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,867 sqft (0.158 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area399 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area111 sqft
Patio Area30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number081291445
Street Address1240 W BENSON AVE
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-4708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1593 , BLOCK , LOT 162
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 1593
Legal Tract1593
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number162
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract5407

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 21, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Nov 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Feb 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
Jul 26, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FIRST DIRECT LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 25, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202431441
Prior Transfer DateNov 20, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000146323
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2024
Property Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708
Document Number0000031441
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 144-148
Instrument DateMar 11, 2024
Instrument224031441
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 1, 2024
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2022
Title CompanyNETCO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708

Mortgage

Document Number0000182773
DateNov 30, 2020
Instrument220182773
Lender
NameVILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHENDERSON, NV 89052
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term362 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanySOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000014950
DateFeb 3, 2020
Instrument220014950
Lender
NameVILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHENDERSON, NV 89052
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2050

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address1240 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708
Document Number0000103475
Instrument DateJul 26, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2017
Title CompanyTIMIOS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1240 W BENSON AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554708, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4708

Mortgage

Document Number0000103475
DateAug 8, 2017
Instrument103475
Lender
NameFIRST DIRECT LNDG
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityRidgecrest City
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$284,029 (+2%) Land $46,818 Building $237,211
2025$3,784.00 (+74.62%)$278,460 (+78.57%) Land $45,900 Building $232,560
2023$2,167.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption$155,942 Land $28,876 Building $127,066
2022$2,122.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.
serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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