305 Monterey Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 305 Monterey Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,955 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$212,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,036 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`421-132-02-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`421-132-02-00-7`
Alternative APNs	`421-132-02-8` `4211320200` `42113202`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,048 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,746 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,048 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,955 sqft (0.114 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	323 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	37 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	421132028
Street Address	305 MONTEREY DR
City	RIDGECREST
State	CA
Zip	93555-3191
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-2
Legal Description	TRACT 4467 , BLOCK G , LOT 12
Legal Subdivision	4467 #G
Legal Tract	4467
Legal Block	G
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	EAST KERN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	5406

Owner

305 Monterey Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 24, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 14, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 10, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
May 31, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALTAONE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021160483
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000069648
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 24, 2021
Property Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191
Document Number	0000160483
Map Reference	MB 33 PG 125&126
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2021
Instrument	221160483
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191

Mortgage

Document Number	0000160484
Date	Aug 24, 2021
Instrument	221160484

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2019
Property Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191
Document Number	0000069648
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2019
Instrument	69648
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 27, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	305 MONTEREY DR RIDGECREST CA 935553191, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	May 10, 2019
Property Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191
Document Number	0000053208
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2019
Instrument	53208
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$165.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	305 MONTEREY DR RIDGECREST CA 935553191, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	May 31, 2017
Property Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191
Document Number	0000069246
Map Reference	MB33 PG125&126
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	0217069246
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	305 MONTEREY DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3191

Mortgage

Document Number	0000069247
Date	May 31, 2017
Instrument	0217069247

Lender

Name	ALTAONE FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Monterey Dr was $3,036 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Kern County
Municipality	Ridgecrest City
Unified School District	Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$229,473 (+2%) Land $32,472 Building $197,001
2025	$3,036.00 (+6.15%) Homeowner's exemption	$224,975 Land $31,836 Building $193,139
2024	$2,860.00 (+3.14%)
2023	$2,773.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$216,240 Land $30,600 Building $185,640
2022	$2,715.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 305 Monterey Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	2 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

Wildfire risk around 305 Monterey Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Race Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless	100 / 100

May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Inyo Networks.

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