Kern County property record for 228 S Gemstone St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,128 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,952 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-141-12-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 080-141-12-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 080141120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 S GEMSTONE ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1524 , BLOCK , LOT 80 |
| Legal Tract | 1524 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
228 S Gemstone St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2109 GRAND OAKS AVE, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004267335 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 S Gemstone St was $9,952.
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 | $540,256 (+2%) Land $142,165 Building $398,091 | |
| 2025 | $9,952.00 | $529,664 Land $139,378 Building $390,286 |
| 2023 | $9,260.00 (+29.76%) | $509,099 Land $133,967 Building $375,132 |
| 2022 | $7,136.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 S Gemstone 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 S Gemstone 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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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