Kern County property record for 128 Kathy Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 509-172-02-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 509-172-02-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,122 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,414 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,019 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 509172029 |
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| Street Address | 128 KATHY AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-6322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5007 , BLOCK C , LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5007 UN C |
| Legal Tract | 5007 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
128 Kathy Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 KATHY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202622648 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022648 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 128 KATHY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000022648 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226022648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 128 KATHY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 128 KATHY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000022649 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226022649 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 128 KATHY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000032232 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 128 KATHY AVE RIDGECREST CA 935556322, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6322 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 128 Kathy Ave was $2,192.
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 | $283,560 (+91.83%) Land $45,900 Building $237,660 | |
| 2025 | $2,192.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,818 Land $26,560 Building $121,258 |
| 2023 | $2,016.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,080 Land $25,530 Building $116,550 |
| 2022 | $1,974.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 128 Kathy Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · Tropical Storm Hilary |
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 128 Kathy Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 |
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| 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 181 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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