Kern County property record for 917 Sylvia Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,593 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $387,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,534 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 420-103-08-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 420-103-08-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,593 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,870 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,630 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,512 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 211 sqft |
| Patio Area | 59 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 420103087 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3156 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3585 , BLOCK A , LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3585 |
| Legal Tract | 3585 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3156 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016106809 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002703 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3156 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3156 |
| Document Number | 0000065192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221065192 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 305 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3156 |
| Document Number | 0000042293 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 917 SYLVIA AVE RIDGECREST CA 935553156, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3156 |
| Document Number | 0000042293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42293 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 31, 2045 |
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 | $458,121 (+2%) Land $47,348 Building $410,773 | |
| 2025 | $7,534.00 (-16.68%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $449,139 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $402,719 |
| 2023 | $9,042.00 (+1.17%) | $431,700 Land $44,618 Building $387,082 |
| 2022 | $8,937.00 |
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 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.
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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