Kern County property record for 256 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,859 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,942 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 067-174-33-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 067-174-33-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 17,859 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Street Address | 256 N NORMA ST |
|---|---|
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1636, BLOCK, LOT 77 |
| Legal Tract | 1636 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1057 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
256 N Norma St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 256 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 220092404 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 256 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3809 |
| Document Number | 0000092404 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 92404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $209.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 256 N NORMA ST RIDGECREST CA 935553809, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3809 |
| Document Number | 92405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 92405 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 N Norma St was $2,942.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,942.00 | $205,660 Land $37,884 Building $167,776 |
| 2023 | $2,696.00 (+2.04%) | $197,676 Land $36,414 Building $161,262 |
| 2022 | $2,642.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 N Norma 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 256 N Norma 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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