Kern County property record for 617 W Joyner Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $309,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 420-042-54-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 420-042-54-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,398 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,137 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Patio Area | 14 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 420042541 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 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 56 |
| Legal Tract | 1269 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
617 W Joyner Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019120693 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000139920 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 617 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000120693 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219120693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 617 W JOYNER AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3107 |
| Document Number | 0000120694 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219120694 |
| Name | NBH BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 W Joyner Ave was $4,472.
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 | $344,688 (+2%) Land $44,617 Building $300,071 | |
| 2025 | $4,472.00 | $337,931 Land $43,743 Building $294,188 |
| 2023 | $4,077.00 (+2.03%) | $324,811 Land $42,046 Building $282,765 |
| 2022 | $3,996.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 617 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 617 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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