Kern County property record for 201 S Locust St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,218 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-222-16-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 343-222-16-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,218 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 343222162 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 201 S LOCUST ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3149 , BLOCK B , LOT 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3149 UN B |
| Legal Tract | 3149 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
201 S Locust St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201922192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 201 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000108910 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 164 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223108910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 201 S OCUST STREET, RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 201 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000075535 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 201 S LOCUST ST RIDGECREST CA 935554411, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000075535 |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 75535 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MURRAY, UT 84121 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 201 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000022192 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 164 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219022192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 201 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4411 |
| Document Number | 0000022193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219022193 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 201 S Locust St was $2,628.
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 | $182,046 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $153,603 | |
| 2025 | $2,628.00 | $178,478 Land $27,886 Building $150,592 |
| 2023 | $2,412.00 (+2.03%) | $171,550 Land $26,804 Building $144,746 |
| 2022 | $2,364.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 201 S Locust St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 201 S Locust St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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