Kern County property record for 308 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,916 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-123-03-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 510-123-03-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,075 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,026 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 681 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Patio Area | 31 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 510123037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 308 W VANESSA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-7663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4964 , BLOCK B , LOT 12 |
| Legal Tract | 4964 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3109 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
308 W Vanessa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2010.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004320993 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019075 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 W Vanessa Ave was $4,916.
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 | $383,860 (+2%) Land $42,642 Building $341,218 | |
| 2025 | $4,916.00 | $376,334 Land $41,806 Building $334,528 |
| 2023 | $4,478.00 (+2.03%) | $361,723 Land $40,184 Building $321,539 |
| 2022 | $4,389.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 308 W Vanessa Ave 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 308 W Vanessa Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 248 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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