Kern County property record for 237 N Helena St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,785 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-173-04-7 |
| Primary APN | 067-173-04-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,655 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,785 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 45 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 067173047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 N HELENA ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1636 , BLOCK , LOT 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8M8-8 |
| Legal Tract | 1636 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
237 N Helena St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1715 S GARTH ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8780 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NAVY FCU |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999119514 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096532 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 237 N HELENA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1715 S GARTH ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8780 |
| Document Number | 0000018438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224018438 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2064 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 237 N HELENA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3847 |
| Document Number | 0000096532 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 96532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1715 S GARTH ST RIDGECREST CA 935558780, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8780 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 N Helena St was $1,244.
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 | $59,978 (+2%) Land $11,302 Building $48,676 | |
| 2025 | $1,244.00 | $58,803 Land $11,081 Building $47,722 |
| 2023 | $1,163.00 (+2.02%) | $56,521 Land $10,651 Building $45,870 |
| 2022 | $1,140.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 N Helena St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1988 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 237 N Helena St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 617 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 |
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