Kern County property record for 227 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 295 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $539 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer May 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-100-09-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 477-100-09-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 295 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 295 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 477100093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4031 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1436, RIDGECREST, CA 93556-1436 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 4, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201756991 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 227 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000045187 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223045187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1436, RIDGECREST, CA 93556-1436 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 227 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4031 |
| Document Number | 0000056991 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56991 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 732 RIDGECREST CA 935560732, RIDGECREST, CA 93556-0732 |
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 | $14,201 (+2%) Land $14,201 | |
| 2025 | $539.00 (+2.08%) | $13,923 (+4.03%) Land $13,923 |
| 2024 | $528.00 (+0.96%) | |
| 2023 | $523.00 (+0.58%) | $13,383 Land $13,383 |
| 2022 | $520.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
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