Kern County property record for 617 Sylvia Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Second Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 420-102-13-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 420-102-13-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,690 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,913 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,586 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 433 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 420102139 |
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| Street Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3585 , BLOCK A , LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3585 |
| Legal Tract | 3585 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| May 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202067914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3154 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3154 |
| Document Number | 0000184874 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222184874 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3154 |
| Document Number | 0000067914 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 67914 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $303.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 617 SYLVIA AVE RIDGECREST CA 935553154, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3154 |
| Document Number | 67915 |
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| Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 67915 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2050 |
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 | $306,762 (+2%) Land $50,196 Building $256,566 | |
| 2025 | $4,042.00 (+9.57%) | $300,748 (+4.04%) Land $49,212 Building $251,536 |
| 2023 | $3,689.00 (+2.05%) | $289,071 Land $47,302 Building $241,769 |
| 2022 | $3,615.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 480 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 |
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