Kern County property record for 228 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,568 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,317 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Second Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-122-05-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 510-122-05-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,927 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,568 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,398 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 823 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 53 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 510122054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 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 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4964 |
| Legal Tract | 4964 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3109 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
228 W Vanessa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000112736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 228 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000121258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223121258 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 228 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INCORPORATED |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7666 |
| Document Number | 0000124279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221124279 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 W Vanessa Ave was $4,317 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $338,109 (+2%) Land $46,094 Building $292,015 | |
| 2025 | $4,317.00 Homeowner's exemption | $331,481 Land $45,191 Building $286,290 |
| 2023 | $3,934.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $318,611 Land $43,437 Building $275,174 |
| 2022 | $3,854.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 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 228 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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