Kern County property record for 1553 E Laura Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,209 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,915 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 343-200-44-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 343-200-44-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,209 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,942 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,351 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 141 sqft |
| Patio Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 343200440 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1553 E LAURA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-6701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | SECTION 14 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3131 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1553 E LAURA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201213094 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026174 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1553 E LAURA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1553 E LAURA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-6701 |
| Document Number | 0000071437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221071437 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,915.00 (+7.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $502,410 (+4.04%) Land $75,357 Building $427,053 |
| 2024 | $5,524.00 (+3.43%) | |
| 2023 | $5,341.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $482,903 Land $72,432 Building $410,471 |
| 2022 | $5,224.00 |
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| IWVISP Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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