528 N el Prado Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 528 N el Prado Dr, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,329 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$200,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,067 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`456-121-07-00-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`456-121-07-00-6`
Alternative APNs	`456-121-07-8` `4561210700` `45612107`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,264 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,046 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,264 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	7,329 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	456121078
Street Address	528 N EL PRADO DR
City	RIDGECREST
State	CA
Zip	93555-3317
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	TRACT 3659 , BLOCK C , LOT 81
Legal Subdivision	3659 #C
Legal Tract	3659
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	81
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	EAST KERN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	5402

Owner

528 N el Prado Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 12, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 19, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Mar 19, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 9, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIRST DIRECT LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020172326
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 5, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031852
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Nov 12, 2020
Property Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317
Document Number	0000172326
Map Reference	MB 25 PG 36-38
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2020
Instrument	220172326
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317

Mortgage

Document Number	0000172327
Date	Nov 12, 2020
Instrument	220172327

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2018
Property Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317
Document Number	0000031852
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2018
Instrument	31852
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 23, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	538 N EL PRADO DR RIDGECREST CA 935553317, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2018
Property Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317
Document Number	0000031853
Instrument Date	Feb 2, 2018
Instrument	0218031853
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031854
Date	Mar 19, 2018
Instrument	0218031854

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2033

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	528 N EL PRADO DR, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317
Document Number	0000063017
Instrument Date	May 9, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 23, 2017
Title Company	TIMIOS TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	528 N EL PRADO DR RIDGECREST CA 935553317, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3317

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063017
Date	May 17, 2017
Instrument	63017

Lender

Name	FIRST DIRECT LNDG
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 16, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 528 N el Prado Dr was $3,067.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Kern County
Municipality	Ridgecrest City
Unified School District	Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$220,813 (+2%) Land $38,641 Building $182,172
2025	$3,067.00	$216,484 Land $37,884 Building $178,600
2023	$2,809.00 (+2.03%)	$208,080 Land $36,414 Building $171,666
2022	$2,753.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 528 N el Prado Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.

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
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1984)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 1984 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 528 N el Prado Dr 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 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, Verizon.

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