Kern County property record for 424 Montefino Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,235 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,547 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-082-15-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 421-082-15-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,435 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,069 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,435 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,235 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 10 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 421082157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4467 , BLOCK C , LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4467 |
| Legal Tract | 4467 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
424 Montefino Dr, a townhouse, is held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 E DANA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7759 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
| May 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023109902 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3166 |
| Document Number | 0000109902 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223109902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 236 E DANA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7759 |
| Document Number | 0000109903 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223109903 |
| Name | SCHOOLSFIRST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3166 |
| Document Number | 0000053570 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223053570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3166 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3166 |
| Document Number | 0000110885 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 34-37 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221110885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 MONTEFINO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3166 |
| Document Number | 0000110886 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221110886 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 424 Montefino Dr was $3,547, up 6.3% 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 | $267,382 (+2%) Land $31,212 Building $236,170 | |
| 2025 | $3,547.00 (+6.26%) | $262,140 Land $30,600 Building $231,540 |
| 2024 | $3,338.00 (+5.77%) | |
| 2023 | $3,156.00 (+2.07%) | $244,494 Land $31,212 Building $213,282 |
| 2022 | $3,092.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 424 Montefino Dr 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 | 2 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 risk around 424 Montefino Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 656 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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