Kern County property record for 713 S Downs St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 081-232-05-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 081-232-05-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Fireplace | Fireplace |
|---|---|
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,984 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Account Number | 081232050 |
|---|---|
| State | CA |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1578 , BLOCK , LOT 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1578 |
| Legal Tract | 1578 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 081-232-05-00-7
Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 713 S DOWNS ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4825 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 04, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DAVID C LEMKE |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202482892 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065618 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30330 HORSETHIEF DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-5440 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000052550 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223052550 |
| Name | DAVID C LEMKE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | N D ROAD, HELENVILLE, WI 53137 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Number | 0000029699 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 113-117 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221029699 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1620 N INYO ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2324 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Number | 0000029700 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 113-117 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221029700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 30330 HORSETHIEF DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-5440 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,708.00 (+197.97%) | $375,000 (+2,903.84%) Land $35,000 Building $340,000 |
| 2024 | $1,580.00 (+1,070.37%) | |
| 2023 | $135.00 (+2.27%) | $12,484 Land $12,484 |
| 2022 | $132.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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