Kern County property record for 609 W Joyner Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,137 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 420-042-08-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 420-042-08-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,153 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,137 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 409 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 420042087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1269 , BLOCK , LOT 58 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1269 |
| Legal Tract | 1269 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
609 W Joyner Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage RESCOM FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| May 26, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LA PAZ MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| May 18, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202361935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000125478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225125478 |
| Name | RESCOM FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000061935 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223061935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000061936 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223061936 |
| Name | LA PAZ MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000058934 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5479 E CENTRALIA ST APT 9, 9, LONG BEACH, CA 90808-1459 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000058935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221058935 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000006007 |
| Map Reference | MB6 PG63 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218006007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000006008 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218006008 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 609 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000063549 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 63549 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $71.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | PO BOX 841 VISALIA CA 932790841, VISALIA, CA 93279-0841 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 W Joyner Ave was $3,801.
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 | $285,464 (+2%) Land $42,448 Building $243,016 | |
| 2025 | $3,801.00 | $279,867 Land $41,616 Building $238,251 |
| 2023 | $3,035.00 (+2.02%) | $228,888 Land $36,414 Building $192,474 |
| 2022 | $2,975.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 609 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 609 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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