Kern County property record for 630 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,712 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 479-042-35-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 479-042-35-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,845 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 22 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 479042350 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 630 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1502 , BLOCK , LOT P 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1502 |
| Legal Tract | 1502 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
630 S Sunset St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| May 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023140322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000061819 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000061819, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202661819 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 330 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000140322 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 32-34 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223140322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000140323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223140323 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000140324 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223140324 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000058401 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 58401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $179.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 630 S SUNSET ST RIDGECREST CA 935554923, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 58402 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 58402 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 7, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000041537 |
| Map Reference | MAP7 PG32-34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217041537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 630 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4923 |
| Document Number | 0000041538 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217041538 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 630 S Sunset St was $3,712, up 6.2% from the year before.
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 | $277,682 (+2%) Land $46,818 Building $230,864 | |
| 2025 | $3,712.00 (+6.18%) | $272,238 Land $45,900 Building $226,338 |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+314.71%) | |
| 2023 | $843.00 (-21.58%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $188,155 Land $26,279 Building $161,876 |
| 2022 | $1,075.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 630 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 630 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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