Kern County property record for 401 Montefino Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,086 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,439 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Jul 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-081-07-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 421-081-07-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,086 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,791 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 632 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,439 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 17 sqft |
| Patio Area | 18 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 421081076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 MONTEFINO DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4467 , BLOCK C , LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TACT 4467 UNIT C |
| Legal Tract | 4467 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
401 Montefino Dr, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7665 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202378661 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078662 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3123 |
| Document Number | 0000078662 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223078662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7665 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3123 |
| Document Number | 0000078661 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223078661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 408 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7665 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 401 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3123 |
| Document Number | 0000078660 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223078660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount 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 | 2600 DALLAS PKWY STE 101, 101, FRISCO, TX 75034-8984 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Montefino Dr was $3,219, up 6.2% from the year before.
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 | $238,459 (+2%) Land $31,212 Building $207,247 | |
| 2025 | $3,219.00 (+6.17%) | $233,784 Land $30,600 Building $203,184 |
| 2024 | $3,032.00 (-0.43%) | |
| 2023 | $3,045.00 (+2.08%) | $234,254 (+2%) Land $22,308 Building $211,946 |
| 2022 | $2,983.00 | $229,662 Land $21,871 Building $207,791 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 Montefino Dr 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 401 Montefino Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 656 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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