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401 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 401 W Vanessa Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.233 acres (10,162 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$494,500 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$6,202 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN510-123-13-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN510-123-13-00-2
Alternative APNs
  • 510-123-13-6
  • 5101231300
  • 51012313

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,204 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,236 sqft
1st Floor Area2,058 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,162 sqft (0.233 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area699 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area78 sqft
Patio Area25 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number510123136
Street Address401 W VANESSA AVE
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-7664
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE-2
Legal DescriptionTRACT 4964 , BLOCK B , LOT 22
Legal Tract4964
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3109
Census Tract5509

Owner

401 W Vanessa Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address401 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7664
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 7, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024109126
Prior Transfer DateJan 9, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000014800
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJun 7, 2023
Property Address401 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7664
Document Number0000066206
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 72-74
Instrument DateApr 25, 2023
Instrument223066206
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO 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
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address401 W VANESSA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7664

Mortgage

Document Number0000066207
DateJun 7, 2023
Instrument223066207
Lender
NamePLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 401 W Vanessa Ave was $6,202 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$504,390 (+2%) Land $61,200 Building $443,190
2025$6,202.00 Homeowner's exemption$494,500 Land $60,000 Building $434,500
2023$4,539.00 (+36.51%)$367,261 Land $62,424 Building $304,837
2022$3,325.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 401 W Vanessa 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 401 W Vanessa Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Race Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
SBC-Wireless
Fixed Wireless		100 / 100

May also be available: Frontier.

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