Kern County property record for 543 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,437 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 479-010-08-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 479-010-08-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,437 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,437 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,580 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 517 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 23 sqft |
| Patio Area | 15 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 479010084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 543 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7225 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Tract | 7225 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
543 S Sunset St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| May 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201755834 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055833 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 543 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4953 |
| Document Number | 0000055833 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1041 W BENSON AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554703, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4703 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 543 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4953 |
| Document Number | 0000055834 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55834 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1041 W BENSON AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554703, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4703 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 543 S Sunset St was $3,167 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $236,753 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $213,080 | |
| 2025 | $3,167.00 Homeowner's exemption | $232,111 Land $23,209 Building $208,902 |
| 2023 | $2,896.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,099 Land $22,308 Building $200,791 |
| 2022 | $2,837.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 543 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 543 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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