Kern County property record for 321 W Howell Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,575 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 067-024-29-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 067-024-29-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,377 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,682 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 93 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 067024299 |
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| Street Address | 321 W HOWELL AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 3244 , LOT 4 |
| Legal Tract | 3244 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
321 W Howell Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1548 LANGUM WAY, MANTECA, CA 95337-8401 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200016713 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040918 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 321 W Howell Ave was $1,575.
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 | $89,187 (+2%) Land $7,824 Building $81,363 | |
| 2025 | $1,575.00 | $87,439 Land $7,671 Building $79,768 |
| 2023 | $1,462.00 (+2.02%) | $84,045 Land $7,374 Building $76,671 |
| 2022 | $1,433.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 321 W Howell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984–1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1988 · rainfall accumulation |
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 W Howell Ave 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 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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