Kern County property record for 825 S Sunset St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 479-020-27-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 479-020-27-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 479020273 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 825 S SUNSET ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 8969 , LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 8969 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage INDEPENDENCE HOME LOANS LLC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage RSI FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025131530 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL GUAR CO MULTI CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000148875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224148875 |
| Name | INDEPENDENCE HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000131530 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225131530 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATL TITLE INS 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 | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000131531 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225131531 |
| Name | RSI FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000048859 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223048859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000048860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223048860 |
| Name | ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
| Document Number | 0000055035 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 72 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222055035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 825 S SUNSET ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4938 |
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 | $175,099 (+2%) Land $42,448 Building $132,651 | |
| 2025 | $2,468.00 (+63.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,666 (+94.57%) Land $41,616 Building $130,050 |
| 2023 | $1,507.00 (-3.09%) | $88,230 Land $20,400 Building $67,830 |
| 2022 | $1,555.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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