Kern County property record for 340 S Locust St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,246 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-342-03-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 343-342-03-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,401 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,186 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 496 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Patio Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 343342036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 340 S LOCUST ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4470 , BLOCK , LOT 12 |
| Legal Tract | 4470 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4445 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NBH BANK NA |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202275054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000115711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 340 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4445 |
| Document Number | 0000075054 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 130&131 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222075054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 340 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4445 |
| Document Number | 0000075055 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222075055 |
| Name | NBH BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 340 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4445 |
| Document Number | 0000162474 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 130&131 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221162474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 N CHINA LAKE BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5535 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 340 S LOCUST ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000081511 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220081511 |
| Name | MID-AMERICAN MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ADDISON, TX 75001 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $324,728 (+2%) Land $43,296 Building $281,432 | |
| 2025 | $4,246.00 (+9.63%) | $318,362 (+4.04%) Land $42,448 Building $275,914 |
| 2023 | $3,873.00 (+54.06%) | $306,000 Land $40,800 Building $265,200 |
| 2022 | $2,514.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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