Kern County property record for 243 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,224 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-100-12-7 |
| Primary APN | 477-100-12-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 987 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 477100127 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 S LINCOLN ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201479079 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136718 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $58,218 (+2%) Land $24,513 Building $33,705 | |
| 2025 | $1,224.00 (+6.99%) | $57,078 (+4.04%) Land $24,033 Building $33,045 |
| 2023 | $1,144.00 (+1.96%) | $54,863 Land $23,100 Building $31,763 |
| 2022 | $1,122.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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