Kern County property record for 243 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $498 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 067-196-05-5 |
| Primary APN | 067-196-05-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
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| Account Number | 067196055 |
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| Street Address | 243 BALSAM ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3857 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1722 , BLOCK , LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | 8M110-111 |
| Legal Tract | 1722 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
243 Balsam St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 BALSAM ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3857 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024138103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000138102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 243 BALSAM ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3857 |
| Document Number | 0000054124 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222054124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Address | 2300 S REEDY ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7683 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 243 BALSAM ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3857 |
| Document Number | 0000054123 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222054123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 243 PRESIDENT WAY, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5523 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $498.00 (-12.63%) | $45,900 Land $45,900 |
| 2022 | $570.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 Balsam St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 243 Balsam 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 |
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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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