Kern County property record for 1423 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,955 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,877 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-082-18-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 081-082-18-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,234 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,955 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 351 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081082182 |
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| Street Address | 1423 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1494 , BLOCK , LOT 121 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1494 |
| Legal Tract | 1494 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 121 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
1423 Sims St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1423 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024121099 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000154440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1423 Sims St was $2,877 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 | $211,140 (+2%) Land $45,900 Building $165,240 | |
| 2025 | $2,877.00 Homeowner's exemption | $207,000 Land $45,000 Building $162,000 |
| 2023 | $2,500.00 (+2.04%) | $179,624 Land $15,442 Building $164,182 |
| 2022 | $2,450.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1423 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 1423 Sims St is low, with 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 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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