Kern County property record for 641 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 420-041-02-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 420-041-02-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,945 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,816 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 11 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 420041022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 641 W WARD AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1269 , BLOCK , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1269 |
| Legal Tract | 1269 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
641 W Ward Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 641 W WARD AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003191229 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000089689 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 641 W WARD AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000002708 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 641 W WARD AVE RIDGECREST CA 935552519, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000002708 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2708 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 8, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 641 W Ward Ave was $2,003 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $134,121 (+2%) Land $21,740 Building $112,381 | |
| 2025 | $2,003.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,492 Land $21,314 Building $110,178 |
| 2023 | $1,846.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,388 Land $20,488 Building $105,900 |
| 2022 | $1,807.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 641 W Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 641 W Ward 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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