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249 W Graaf Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 249 W Graaf Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.364 acres (15,850 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$3,443 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN419-020-08-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN419-020-08-00-2
Alternative APNs
  • 419-020-08-6
  • 4190200800
  • 41902008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area930 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area15,850 sqft (0.364 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area673 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number419020086
Street Address249 W GRAAF AVE
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-2609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionSECTION 28 , TOWNSHIP 26 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER
Legal Range40
Legal Township26
Legal Section28
Legal Block1
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract5405

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address249 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
EMORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
Dec 18, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020196785
Prior Transfer DateJun 25, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000085158
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address249 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2024
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NTL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address249 W GRAAF AVE ABE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2609

Mortgage

Document Number0000043001
DateApr 17, 2024
Instrument224043001
Lender
NameEMORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48084
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateDec 18, 2020
Property Address249 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2609
Document Number0000196785
Instrument DateOct 25, 2020
Instrument220196785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address249 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2609

Mortgage

Document Number0000196786
DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument220196786
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityRidgecrest City
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$253,935 (+2%) Land $38,641 Building $215,294
2025$3,443.00 (+6.13%)$248,957 (+4.04%) Land $37,884 Building $211,073
2024$3,244.00 (+3.05%)
2023$3,148.00 (+2.04%)$239,292 Land $36,414 Building $202,878
2022$3,085.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.
serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
SBC-Wireless
Fixed Wireless		100 / 100

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, GeoLinks, Race Communications.

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