Kern County property record for 217 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,743 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-100-05-1 |
| Primary APN | 477-100-05-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 343 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 477100051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
217 S Sunset St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202383436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163786 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 S Sunset St was $1,743, up 5.1% from the year before.
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 | $104,040 (+2%) Land $31,212 Building $72,828 | |
| 2025 | $1,743.00 (+5.13%) | $102,000 Land $30,600 Building $71,400 |
| 2024 | $1,658.00 (+109.08%) | |
| 2023 | $793.00 (+1.93%) | $22,514 Land $10,721 Building $11,793 |
| 2022 | $778.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 217 S Sunset St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 217 S Sunset 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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