Kern County property record for 538 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,639 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,151 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 479-042-25-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 479-042-25-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,206 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,639 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 479042251 |
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| Street Address | 538 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 PTN8 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1502 |
| Legal Tract | 1502 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
538 S Sunset St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002183884 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
| Document Number | 0000021674 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 32-34 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223021674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2023 |
| 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 | 538 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4922 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 S Sunset St was $1,151 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% 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 | $58,913 (+2%) Land $7,371 Building $51,542 | |
| 2025 | $1,151.00 (+4.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,759 Land $7,227 Building $50,532 |
| 2024 | $1,104.00 (+2.6%) | |
| 2023 | $1,076.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,519 Land $6,948 Building $48,571 |
| 2022 | $1,053.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 538 S Sunset St 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.
The area around 538 S Sunset St 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 |
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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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