Kern County property record for 617 S Gemstone St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,055 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 080-261-15-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 080-261-15-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,937 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 080261159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 S GEMSTONE ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4342 , BLOCK , LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4342 |
| Legal Tract | 4342 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
617 S Gemstone St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 S GEMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202283258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 617 S GEMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000083258 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 71-73 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222083258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 617 S GERMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000083259 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222083259 |
| Name | ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 617 S GEMSTONE ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000157482 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 157482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 617 S GEMSTONE ST RIDGECREST CA 935555304, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5304 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 S Gemstone St was $3,055.
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 | $219,731 (+2%) Land $37,884 Building $181,847 | |
| 2025 | $3,055.00 | $215,424 Land $37,142 Building $178,282 |
| 2023 | $2,798.00 (+47.19%) | $207,060 Land $35,700 Building $171,360 |
| 2022 | $1,901.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 617 S Gemstone 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 | 3 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 617 S Gemstone 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 |
|---|
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Inyo Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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