Kern County property record for 524 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,131 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 479-042-29-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 479-042-29-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,131 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 479042293 |
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| Street Address | 524 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1502 , BLOCK , LOT P 6 |
| 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 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6414 BOLLINGER RD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129-2960 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201224018 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000182859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 524 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000182859 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 32&34 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220182859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000182860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220182860 |
| Name | ALTAONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
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 | $126,823 (+2%) Land $25,616 Building $101,207 | |
| 2025 | $2,002.00 (+9.88%) | $124,337 (+4.04%) Land $25,114 Building $99,223 |
| 2024 | $1,822.00 (+2.88%) | |
| 2023 | $1,771.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,511 Land $24,140 Building $95,371 |
| 2022 | $1,734.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
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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 379 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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