Kern County property record for 313 N Sims Ct, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,291 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,694 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,754 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Sep 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456-032-21-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 456-032-21-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,291 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,041 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,291 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,694 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 456032218 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 313 N SIMS CT |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 8592 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 8592 |
| Legal Tract | 8592 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
313 N Sims Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Affidavit, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006105619 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000115208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Document Number | 0000115208 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026115208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Document Number | 0000115208, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026115208 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Document Number | 0000115209 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026115209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Document Number | 0000115209, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026115209 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000160800 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219160800 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 272 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 313 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000111036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220111036 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MILLIKEN, CO 80543 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 265 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2042 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 313 N Sims Ct was $3,754.
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 | $288,520 (+2%) Land $11,140 Building $277,380 | |
| 2025 | $3,754.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,864 Land $10,922 Building $271,942 |
| 2023 | $3,426.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $271,882 Land $10,499 Building $261,383 |
| 2022 | $3,198.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 313 N Sims Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 313 N Sims Ct 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 |
|---|
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 561 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, Verizon.
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