Kern County property record for 243 Kimberly Ln, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,387 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 396-491-08-6 |
| Primary APN | 396-491-08-6 |
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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 | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,165 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,421 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 396491086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3995 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5106 , BLOCK , LOT 8 |
| Legal Tract | 5106 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
243 Kimberly Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Oct 29, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LPS DEFAULT TITLE AND CLOSING, LPS DEFAULT TITLE & CLOSING |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202271698 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000118485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 0000071698 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 187 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222071698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FIRSTAM TITLE INS CO MULTI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 810 VERMONT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20420-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 0000071699 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222071699 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 0000143591 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 143591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | LPS DEFAULT TITLE AND CLOSING, LPS DEFAULT TITLE & CLOSING |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 0000098450 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 98450 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $184.91 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN RIDGECREST CA 935553995, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 0000014730 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Instrument | 14730 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $232.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 243 KIMBERLY LN RIDGECREST CA 935553995, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3995 |
| Document Number | 14731 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14731 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Kimberly Ln was $3,387.
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 | $248,957 (+2%) Land $43,296 Building $205,661 | |
| 2025 | $3,387.00 | $244,077 Land $42,448 Building $201,629 |
| 2023 | $3,097.00 (+15.3%) | $234,600 Land $40,800 Building $193,800 |
| 2022 | $2,686.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 Kimberly Ln in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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.
The area around 243 Kimberly Ln 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 758 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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