Kern County property record for 217 E Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
| Square Footage | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,969 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,260.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 080-261-25-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,827 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,969 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 537 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 36 sqft Patio |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 47 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | A/C Package Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Old Parcel Number | 0802612500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 E BENSON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5302 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4342, BLOCK, LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4342 |
| Legal Tract | 4342 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Minor Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 080-261-25-8
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK SSB |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK SSB |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 02, 2006 |
| Deed Doc Number | 0218089833 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 217 E BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCE GUARANTEE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 E BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5302 |
| Document Number | 0000066907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221066907 |
| Name | NEXBANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 217 E BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5302 |
| Document Number | 0000089833 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 89833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $229.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 E BENSON AVE RIDGECREST CA 935555302, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5302 |
| Document Number | 89834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 89834 |
| Name | NEXBANK SSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank (FSB) |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2048 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,260.00 (+9.29%) | $233,140 (+4.04%) Land $33,464 Building $199,676 |
| 2023 | $2,983.00 (+2.05%) | $224,088 Land $32,165 Building $191,923 |
| 2022 | $2,923.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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