Kern County property record for 1304 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,127 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,405 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-081-45-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 081-081-45-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,127 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,758 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,127 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Patio Area | 63 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081081457 |
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| Street Address | 1304 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1494 , BLOCK , LOT 140 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1494 |
| Legal Tract | 1494 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 081-081-45-00-3
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Feb 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 03, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 03, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021199806 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096422 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000199806 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 198-202 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221199806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000199807 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221199807 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000032781 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 198-202 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 221032781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 03, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1304 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000063841 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 63841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $135.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1304 SIMS ST RIDGECREST CA 935558824, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $162,363 (+2%) Land $54,121 Building $108,242 | |
| 2025 | $2,405.00 (+8.77%) | $159,180 (+4.04%) Land $53,060 Building $106,120 |
| 2023 | $2,211.00 (+2.03%) | $153,000 Land $51,000 Building $102,000 |
| 2022 | $2,167.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Shawn Barker Construction Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 378 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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