Kern County property record for 218 S Locust St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,993 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-223-04-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 343-223-04-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,993 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,565 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,553 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,800 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 343223046 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 S LOCUST ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3149 , BLOCK B , LOT 53 |
| Legal Subdivision | TEHACHAPI FRUIT & CO |
| Legal Tract | 3149 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
218 S Locust St is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000153126 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Locust St was $2,657 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $191,738 (+2%) Land $27,576 Building $164,162 | |
| 2025 | $2,657.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,980 Land $27,036 Building $160,944 |
| 2023 | $2,435.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,683 Land $25,987 Building $154,696 |
| 2022 | $2,385.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 218 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 218 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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