Kern County property record for 1629 Sims St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-042-17-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 081-042-17-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,579 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 431 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081042178 |
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| Street Address | 1629 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 253 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 1466 |
| Legal Tract | 1466 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 253 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1629 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019128187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1629 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000128187 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 163-167 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219128187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1629 SIMS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8827 |
| Document Number | 0000128188 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219128188 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000128547 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219128547 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2049 |
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 | $185,172 (+2%) Land $27,886 Building $157,286 | |
| 2025 | $2,663.00 (+8.96%) | $181,542 (+4.04%) Land $27,340 Building $154,202 |
| 2023 | $2,444.00 (+2%) | $174,494 Land $26,279 Building $148,215 |
| 2022 | $2,396.00 |
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 | 0.02% 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 56 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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