Kern County property record for 224 S Locust St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,733 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,783 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,803 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-223-05-3 |
| Primary APN | 343-223-05-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,733 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,445 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,783 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 343223053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 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 52 |
| Legal Tract | 3149 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
224 S Locust St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1997.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 1997143698 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 S Locust St was $1,803 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 | $116,416 (+2%) Land $13,012 Building $103,404 | |
| 2025 | $1,803.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,134 Land $12,757 Building $101,377 |
| 2023 | $1,664.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,704 Land $12,262 Building $97,442 |
| 2022 | $1,630.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 224 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 224 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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