Kern County property record for 153 E Monte Vista Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,921 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,642 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 343-270-32-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 343-270-32-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,921 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,813 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,921 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 110,642 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 962 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 47 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 343270328 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 E MONTE VISTA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-7706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 5013 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 5013 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3143 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164761 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 153 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SYNRGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7706 |
| Document Number | 0000046170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221046170 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458,830 (+2%) Land $48,294 Building $410,536 | |
| 2025 | $5,307.00 (+7.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $449,835 (+4.04%) Land $47,348 Building $402,487 |
| 2024 | $4,957.00 (+3.46%) | |
| 2023 | $4,791.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $432,369 Land $45,510 Building $386,859 |
| 2022 | $4,686.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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