Kern County property record for 309 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $934 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-050-18-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 477-050-18-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,304 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Patio Area | 10 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 477050181 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
309 S Sunset St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 N HELENA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3847 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201116943 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 S Sunset St was $934.
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 | $32,658 (+2%) Land $13,062 Building $19,596 | |
| 2025 | $934.00 | $32,018 Land $12,806 Building $19,212 |
| 2023 | $883.00 (+1.96%) | $30,776 Land $12,309 Building $18,467 |
| 2022 | $866.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 309 S Sunset St 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 | 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.
The area around 309 S Sunset 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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