Kern County property record for 228 W Rader Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,500 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 480-071-06-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 480-071-06-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,618 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 4800710600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 W RADER AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3632, BLOCK, LOT 6 |
| Legal Tract | 3632 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Feb 27, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000022035 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042504 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000042504 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 97&98 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221042504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000042505 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221042505 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000022035 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 97 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219022035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000022036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219022036 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000039074 |
| Map Reference | MB24 PG97&98 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180039074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 228 W RADER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5013 |
| Document Number | 0000039075 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180039075 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,086.00 (+9.2%) | $218,079 (+4.04%) Land $39,040 Building $179,039 |
| 2023 | $2,826.00 (+2.06%) | $209,613 Land $37,525 Building $172,088 |
| 2022 | $2,769.00 |
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 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 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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