Kern County property record for 1609 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $182,389 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,402 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer Mar 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-042-12-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 081-042-12-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,851 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,702 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,851 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,223 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 107 sqft |
| Patio Area | 14 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 081042129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1609 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 258 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1466 |
| Legal Tract | 1466 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 258 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2066 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 830 W HOWELL AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3359 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 5, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201924373 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1609 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000163653 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 163653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 830 W HOWELL AVE RIDGECREST CA 935553359, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3359 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1609 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000024373 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24373 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $200.63 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 830 W HOWELL AVE RIDGECREST CA 935553359, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3359 |
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 | $250,317 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $221,874 | |
| 2025 | $3,402.00 (+9.35%) | $245,410 (+4.04%) Land $27,886 Building $217,524 |
| 2023 | $3,111.00 (+2.03%) | $235,882 Land $26,804 Building $209,078 |
| 2022 | $3,049.00 |
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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