Kern County property record for 227 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-124-01-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 510-124-01-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,151 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,013 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,273 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 566 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 350 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 510124019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 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 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4964 #B |
| Legal Tract | 4964 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3192 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
227 W Vanessa Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| May 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201212855 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000094569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 227 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000094569 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 72-74 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220094569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000094570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220094570 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 227 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000061995 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN COAST TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 227 W VANESSA AVE RIDGECREST CA 935557666, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000061995 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 61995 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 W Vanessa Ave was $4,370.
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 | $335,656 (+2%) Land $51,239 Building $284,417 | |
| 2025 | $4,370.00 | $329,076 Land $50,235 Building $278,841 |
| 2023 | $3,985.00 (+4.07%) | $316,299 Land $48,285 Building $268,014 |
| 2022 | $3,829.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 227 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 227 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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