Kern County property record for 1321 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,193 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,443 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-082-06-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 081-082-06-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,193 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,673 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081082067 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1321 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 133 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1494 |
| Legal Tract | 1494 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 133 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201695286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1321 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | NAVY FEDERAL TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1321 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000110045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221110045 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $165,725 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $142,052 | |
| 2025 | $2,443.00 (+8.82%) | $162,476 (+4.04%) Land $23,209 Building $139,267 |
| 2023 | $2,245.00 (+2.05%) | $156,168 Land $22,308 Building $133,860 |
| 2022 | $2,200.00 |
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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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