Kern County property record for 321 N Sims Ct, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,792 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Jul 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 456-032-23-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 456-032-23-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,450 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 456032234 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 321 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 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO 8592 |
| Legal Tract | 8592 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
321 N Sims Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016133554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 321 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000136874 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219136874 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 321 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 321 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5418 |
| Document Number | 0000135789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221135789 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 N Sims Ct was $2,792.
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 | $196,503 (+2%) Land $35,511 Building $160,992 | |
| 2025 | $2,792.00 | $192,651 Land $34,815 Building $157,836 |
| 2023 | $2,560.00 (+2.03%) | $185,172 Land $33,464 Building $151,708 |
| 2022 | $2,509.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 321 N Sims Ct in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 321 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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