Kern County property record for 223 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,794 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-124-02-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 510-124-02-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,891 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,689 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,891 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,794 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 544 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 134 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 510124027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 W VANESSA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-7666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4964 , BLOCK B , LOT 28 |
| Legal Tract | 4964 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3192 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
223 W Vanessa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007114491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 W Vanessa Ave was $5,212.
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 | $409,956 (+2%) Land $54,653 Building $355,303 | |
| 2025 | $5,212.00 | $401,919 Land $53,582 Building $348,337 |
| 2023 | $4,746.00 (+9.66%) | $386,313 Land $51,502 Building $334,811 |
| 2022 | $4,328.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 223 W Vanessa Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 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 223 W Vanessa Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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