Kern County property record for 461 S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (10,018 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-060-15-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 477-060-15-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,018 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Old Parcel Number | 4770601500 |
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| Street Address | 461 S NORMA ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 27, RANGE 40, QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 477-060-15-00-8
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 187, LOOMIS, CA 95650-0187 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 31, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 221138949 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 461 S NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 49, NOXON, MT 59853-0049 |
| Document Number | 0000214598 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221214598 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 461 S NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4518 |
| Document Number | 0000138949 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221138949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | PO BOX 187, LOOMIS, CA 95650-0187 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 461 S NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4518 |
| Document Number | 0000059964 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221059964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3401 WIBLE RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-6509 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,445.00 (+7.22%) | $180,297 (+4.04%) Land $37,142 Building $143,155 |
| 2023 | $3,213.00 (+1.87%) | $173,298 Land $35,700 Building $137,598 |
| 2022 | $3,154.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Shawn Barker Construction Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: California Internet, Frontier, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 386 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA1510017, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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