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Last sold for $250,000 on Jul 13, 2023

210 BALSAM ST

RIDGECREST, CA 93555
0
Baths
2,160 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,646 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Jul 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,328 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$260,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,010
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$234,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$255,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
39
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
88
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.11%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
James Monroe Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Las Flores Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Burroughs High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Sierra Sands Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93555These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.256

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,259
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.125 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,411
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,503
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.5 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

210 Balsam St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Ridgecrest 93555
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Kern County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Ridgecrest 93555

How it measures up in Ridgecrest 93555

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgecrest 93555.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size3,646 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 210 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgecrest 93555Kern County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²85% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,646 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than196114% of homes25% of homes

About 210 Balsam St

When did 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA last sell?

210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA last sold on Jul 13, 2023 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA?

210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA has 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA built?

210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA?

210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA is assigned to James Monroe Middle School (middle), rated D+; Las Flores Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Burroughs High School (high), rated B. All sit in Sierra Sands Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA compare to other homes in Ridgecrest 93555?

Among the 12,294 homes in Ridgecrest 93555, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,646 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1961 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 210 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA was $3,328. The county assessed it at $260,100.

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