Kern County property record for 252 W Graaf Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 419-074-24-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 419-074-24-00-1 |
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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 | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,509 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,471 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 57 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 419074240 |
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| Street Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1771 , BLOCK , LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | 9M74-76 |
| Legal Tract | 1771 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 5405 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202278456 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000078456 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222078456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | Community Property |
| Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2610 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000145417 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219145417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 252 W GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000145418 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219145418 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
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 | $270,606 (+2%) Land $37,884 Building $232,722 | |
| 2025 | $3,632.00 (+9.43%) | $265,301 (+4.04%) Land $37,142 Building $228,159 |
| 2023 | $3,319.00 (+36.02%) | $255,000 Land $35,700 Building $219,300 |
| 2022 | $2,440.00 |
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 · 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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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