Kern County property record for 502 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,579 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,876 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 479-042-01-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 479-042-01-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,030 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,262 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,579 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 76 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 479042012 |
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| Street Address | 502 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1502 , BLOCK , LOT P 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | 7M32-34 |
| Legal Tract | 1502 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
502 S Sunset St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000106818 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 502 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000046115 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 502 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 S Sunset St was $1,876, down 0.4% 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 | $81,734 (+2%) Land $9,579 Building $72,155 | |
| 2025 | $1,876.00 (-0.37%) | $80,131 Land $9,391 Building $70,740 |
| 2024 | $1,883.00 (+2.5%) | |
| 2023 | $1,837.00 (+2.11%) | $77,023 Land $9,028 Building $67,995 |
| 2022 | $1,799.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 502 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 502 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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