Kern County property record for 405 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,077 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 067-074-09-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 067-074-09-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,696 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 067074096 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 N NORMA ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1624 , BLOCK , LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1624 RIDGECREST |
| Legal Tract | 1624 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
405 N Norma St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201828487 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000281711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 405 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3612 |
| Document Number | 0000028487 |
| Map Reference | MB7 PG192 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218028487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3612 |
| Document Number | 0000028488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218028488 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 405 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3612 |
| Document Number | 0000016406 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Instrument | 16406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN NDTS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $61.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 S HELENA ST RIDGECREST CA 935554915, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4915 |
| Document Number | 16407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16407 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 N Norma St was $2,077.
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 | $133,460 (+2%) Land $40,617 Building $92,843 | |
| 2025 | $2,077.00 | $130,844 Land $39,821 Building $91,023 |
| 2023 | $1,915.00 (+2.02%) | $125,766 Land $38,276 Building $87,490 |
| 2022 | $1,877.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 405 N Norma St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 405 N Norma St 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 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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