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1620 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1620 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,751 sqft · built 2010
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,098 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$282,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,025 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN081-041-29-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN081-041-29-00-5
Alternative APNs
  • 081-041-29-5
  • 0810412900

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,751 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,751 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2010
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,098 sqft (0.139 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area390 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area210 sqft
Patio Area20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0810412900
Street Address1620 SIMS ST
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-8827
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1466, BLOCK, LOT 242
Legal Tract1466
Legal Lot Number242
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2065
Census Tract5407

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerCo-owner on File
Mailing Address1620 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 27, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NAVY FCU
Jul 7, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 7, 2020
Deed Document Number221202642
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address1620 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827
Document Number0000202642
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 163-167
Instrument DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument221202642
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1620 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827

Mortgage

Document Number0000202643
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument221202643
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

July 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJul 7, 2020
Property Address1620 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827
Document Number0000087584
Instrument DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument87584
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1620 SIMS ST RIDGECREST CA 935558827, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityRidgecrest City
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,025.00 (+9.55%)$299,259 (+4.04%) Land $53,060 Building $246,199
2023$3,674.00 (+2.06%)$287,640 Land $51,000 Building $236,640
2022$3,600.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.
serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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