Kern County property record for 224 E Cardigan Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,491 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,922 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-361-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 080-361-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,491 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 46 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 080361041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 E CARDIGAN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4820 , BLOCK B , LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4820B |
| Legal Tract | 4820 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
224 E Cardigan Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009143739 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000152774 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 224 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Document Number | 0000152774 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223152774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 224 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 E Cardigan Ave was $2,922.
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 | $208,014 (+2%) Land $32,908 Building $175,106 | |
| 2025 | $2,922.00 | $203,936 Land $32,263 Building $171,673 |
| 2023 | $2,678.00 (+2.02%) | $196,018 Land $31,011 Building $165,007 |
| 2022 | $2,625.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 224 E Cardigan Ave 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 | 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 224 E Cardigan Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Inyo Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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