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344 E Monte Vista Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 344 E Monte Vista Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,165 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size1.85 acres (80,586 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$336,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$4,228 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN343-270-15-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN343-270-15-00-3
Alternative APNs
  • 343-270-15-3
  • 3432701500
  • 34327015

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,165 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,792 sqft
1st Floor Area2,165 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area80,586 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area771 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area128 sqft
Patio Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number343270153
Street Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-7708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE
Legal DescriptionSECTION 15 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER
Legal Range40
Legal Township27
Legal Section15
Legal Block3
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3147
Census Tract5509

Owner

344 E Monte Vista Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7708
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 7, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 28, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ALTAONE FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 28, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202247922
Prior Transfer DateDec 5, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000026840
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 7, 2026
Property Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7708
Document Number0000038390
Instrument DateJan 27, 2026
Instrument202638390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7708

March 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateMar 28, 2022
Property Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7708
Document Number0000047922
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 200
Instrument DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument222047922
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address344 E MONTE VISTA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7708

Mortgage

Document Number0000047923
DateMar 28, 2022
Instrument222047923
Lender
NameALTAONE FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 344 E Monte Vista Ave was $4,228, up 7% from the year before.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$363,696 (+2%) Land $48,709 Building $314,987
2025$4,228.00 (+7.04%) Homeowner's exemption$356,565 Land $47,754 Building $308,811
2024$3,950.00 (+3.48%)
2023$3,817.00 (+131.9%) Homeowner's exemption$342,720 Land $45,900 Building $296,820
2022$1,646.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 344 E Monte Vista Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 21 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies21 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 344 E Monte Vista Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.
serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
SBC-Wireless
Fixed Wireless		100 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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