Kern County property record for 1608 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,638 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-041-32-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 081-041-32-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,854 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 62 sqft |
| Patio Area | 195 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 0810413200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 SIMS ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1466, BLOCK, LOT 239 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1466 CITY/RIDGECREST |
| Legal Tract | 1466 |
| Legal Lot Number | 239 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000047525 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056807 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000033501 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221033501 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000058580 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1608 SIMS ST RIDGECREST CA 935558827, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000058580 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 58580 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000056807 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1608 SIMS ST RIDGECREST CA 93555, RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1608 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000047525 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 47525 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $251.90 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1608 SIMS ST RIDGECREST CA 93555, RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Number | 47526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 47526 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2047 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,638.00 (+9.45%) | $265,765 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $219,345 |
| 2023 | $3,324.00 (+2.06%) | $255,447 Land $44,618 Building $210,829 |
| 2022 | $3,257.00 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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