Kern County property record for 228 E Cardigan Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,069 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,557 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-361-05-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 080-361-05-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,746 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,339 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,746 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,069 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080361058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 E CARDIGAN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4820 , BLOCK B , LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4820 #B |
| Legal Tract | 4820 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
228 E Cardigan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018145988 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 228 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000107705 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219107705 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 228 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Document Number | 0000145988 |
| Map Reference | MB35 PG37&38 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218145988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 E CARDIGAN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5332 |
| Document Number | 0000145989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218145989 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 E Cardigan Ave was $3,557.
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 | $263,970 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $235,527 | |
| 2025 | $3,557.00 | $258,795 Land $27,886 Building $230,909 |
| 2023 | $3,251.00 (+2.04%) | $248,748 Land $26,804 Building $221,944 |
| 2022 | $3,186.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 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 228 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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