Kern County property record for 405 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,948 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-150-10-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 477-150-10-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,948 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 477150106 |
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| Street Address | 405 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4914 , BLOCK A , LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4914 UNIT A |
| Legal Tract | 4914 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
405 S Sunset St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 43142 SANDWEST CT, LANCASTER, CA 93536-1364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022133233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 405 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4564 |
| Document Number | 0000133233 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 147&148 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222133233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 43142 SANDWEST CT, LANCASTER, CA 93536-1364 |
| Document Number | 0000133234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222133234 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 S Sunset St was $5,697, up 5.5% 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 | $366,116 (+2%) Land $53,060 Building $313,056 | |
| 2025 | $5,697.00 (+5.46%) | $358,938 Land $52,020 Building $306,918 |
| 2024 | $5,402.00 (+2.91%) | |
| 2023 | $5,249.00 (+27.09%) | $345,000 Land $50,000 Building $295,000 |
| 2022 | $4,130.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 405 S Sunset St 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 | 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 S Sunset 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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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