Kern County property record for 257 E Hartley Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,585 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,207 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,586 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 343-153-30-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 343-153-30-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,585 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 110,207 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,297 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 343153300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 E HARTLEY AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-7632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 8916 , LOT 4 |
| Legal Tract | 8916 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3137 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E HARTLEY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200065179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000109645 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $483,389 (+2%) Land $39,181 Building $444,208 | |
| 2025 | $5,586.00 (+7.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $473,912 (+4.04%) Land $38,413 Building $435,499 |
| 2024 | $5,216.00 (+3.43%) | |
| 2023 | $5,043.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $455,511 Land $36,922 Building $418,589 |
| 2022 | $4,933.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 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 | 0.02% 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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