Kern County property record for 537 W Joyner Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,003 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 420-042-56-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 420-042-56-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,003 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,965 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,003 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 347 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 482 sqft |
| Patio Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 420042566 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 W JOYNER AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1269 , BLOCK , LOT 63-4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1269 |
| Legal Tract | 1269 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
537 W Joyner Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026118874 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 537 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000118874 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $33,330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000118875, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026118875 |
| Name | NMSI INC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 W Joyner Ave was $2,484.
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 | $322,000 (+86.07%) Land $45,000 Building $277,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,053 Land $9,379 Building $163,674 |
| 2023 | $2,280.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,336 Land $9,016 Building $157,320 |
| 2022 | $2,233.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 W Joyner Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 537 W Joyner 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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