Kern County property record for 406 N Sims Ct, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,500 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,063 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456-332-07-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 456-332-07-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 456332071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 406 N SIMS CT |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5520 , BLOCK , LOT 17 |
| Legal Tract | 5520 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
406 N Sims Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3169 PAYNE AVE, 51, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-3507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005264213 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093112 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 406 N SIMS CT, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5420 |
| Document Number | 0000027459 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, TSI TITLE CO/CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3169 PAYNE AVE SAN JOSE CA 951173507, SAN JOSE, CA 95117-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000027459 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27459 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 N Sims Ct was $3,063.
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 | $220,407 (+2%) Land $62,714 Building $157,693 | |
| 2025 | $3,063.00 | $216,086 Land $61,485 Building $154,601 |
| 2023 | $2,805.00 (+2.04%) | $207,698 Land $59,099 Building $148,599 |
| 2022 | $2,749.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 406 N Sims Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 406 N Sims Ct 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 |
|---|
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 561 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, Verizon.
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