Kern County property record for 517 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,958 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,573 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 420-041-20-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 420-041-20-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,473 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,573 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 420041204 |
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| Street Address | 517 W WARD AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1269 , BLOCK , LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1269 |
| Legal Tract | 1269 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
517 W Ward Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11489 ESCOBA PL, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-1015 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022171526 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000180023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 517 W WARD AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3018 |
| Document Number | 0000171526 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222171526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | CORINTHIAN TITLE COMPANY, CORINTHIAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 517 W WARD AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3018 |
| Document Number | 0000171527 |
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| Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222171527 |
| Name | EMORY FINANCIAL |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 W Ward Ave was $5,276, up 5.3% 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 | $328,974 (+2%) Land $42,448 Building $286,526 | |
| 2025 | $5,276.00 (+5.33%) | $322,524 Land $41,616 Building $280,908 |
| 2024 | $5,009.00 (+2.9%) | |
| 2023 | $4,868.00 (+35.67%) | $310,000 Land $40,000 Building $270,000 |
| 2022 | $3,588.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 W Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 517 W Ward Ave 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 |
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| 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 |
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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, 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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