Kern County property record for 209 W Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,675 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 480-062-10-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 480-062-10-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,675 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,275 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,675 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 480062108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 209 W BENSON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3588 , BLOCK , LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3588 |
| Legal Tract | 3588 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6112 STOCKDALE HWY, 3, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1938 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20219263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 209 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5001 |
| Document Number | 0000009263 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 173&174 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 221009263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6112 STOCKDALE HWY APT 3, 3, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1938 |
| Document Number | 0000009264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221009264 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 | $189,518 (+2%) Land $24,972 Building $164,546 | |
| 2025 | $2,713.00 (+9%) | $185,803 (+4.04%) Land $24,483 Building $161,320 |
| 2023 | $2,489.00 (+2.05%) | $178,590 Land $23,533 Building $155,057 |
| 2022 | $2,439.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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