Kern County property record for 216 S Gemstone St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-141-15-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 080-141-15-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,387 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080141153 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 S GEMSTONE ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1524 , BLOCK , LOT 77 |
| Legal Tract | 1524 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
216 S Gemstone St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 S GEMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201056959 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000175796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 216 S GEMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000100877 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220100877 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 S Gemstone St was $2,340.
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 | $156,664 (+2%) Land $26,325 Building $130,339 | |
| 2025 | $2,340.00 | $153,593 Land $25,809 Building $127,784 |
| 2023 | $2,152.00 (+1.99%) | $147,630 Land $24,807 Building $122,823 |
| 2022 | $2,110.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 216 S Gemstone 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 216 S Gemstone St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 375 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 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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