515 S Downs St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 515 S Downs St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Square Footage1,167 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,969 sqft (0.159 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$205,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$2,999.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN081-251-25-00-4
Alternative APNs
  • 081-251-25-8
  • 0812512500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,167 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,167 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,969 sqft (0.159 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area420 sqft Garage
PorchPorch
Porch Area168 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0812512500
Street Address515 S DOWNS ST
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-4713
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1578, BLOCK, LOT 60
Legal Subdivision1578
Legal Tract1578
Legal Lot Number60
JurisdictionKERN CA
Minor Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1016
Census Tract5407

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 081-251-25-00-4

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address515 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4713
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 03, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 03, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number221213280
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address515 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4713
Document Number0000213280
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 113-117
Instrument DateOct 05, 2021
Instrument221213280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4713
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000213281
DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument221213281
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJul 03, 2017
Property Address515 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4713
Document Number0000085598
Map ReferenceMB7 PG113-117
Instrument DateJun 12, 2017
Instrument0217085598
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 02, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax (Full/Partial Unknown)
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4713

Mortgage

Document Number0000085599
DateJul 03, 2017
Instrument0217085599
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityRidgecrest City
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$2,999.00 (+9.29%) Homeowner's exemption$217,547 (+4.04%) Land $53,060 Building $164,487
2023$2,744.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption$209,100 Land $51,000 Building $158,100
2022$2,688.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardModerate
500-Year FloodplainYes
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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