Kern County property record for 422 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,157 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-060-21-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 477-060-21-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,779 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 450 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 477060214 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 422 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
422 S Sunset St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 422 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008173541 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000173540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 422 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4534 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | NETCO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 645 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000239179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221239179 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 422 S Sunset St was $2,157.
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 | $140,524 (+2%) Land $26,259 Building $114,265 | |
| 2025 | $2,157.00 | $137,770 Land $25,745 Building $112,025 |
| 2023 | $1,987.00 (+2%) | $132,423 Land $24,747 Building $107,676 |
| 2022 | $1,948.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 422 S Sunset St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 422 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 |
|---|
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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