Kern County property record for 232 W Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,517 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,987 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 480-061-07-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 480-061-07-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,517 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,969 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,987 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 480061076 |
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| Street Address | 232 W BENSON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3588 , BLOCK , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3588 |
| Legal Tract | 3588 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1107 TERRA BELLA PL, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3210 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021658 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 232 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5002 |
| Document Number | 0000000658 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 173&174 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 221000658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 232 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5002 |
| Document Number | 0000000659 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221000659 |
| Name | MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $231,854 (+2%) Land $38,641 Building $193,213 | |
| 2025 | $3,193.00 (+9.27%) | $227,309 (+4.04%) Land $37,884 Building $189,425 |
| 2023 | $2,922.00 (+2.03%) | $218,484 Land $36,414 Building $182,070 |
| 2022 | $2,864.00 |
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 |
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