Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $480,000 on May 15, 2020
501 E RIDGECREST BLVD
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
0
Baths
5,626 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$480,000 · May 15, 2020
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,779 (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.$535,445 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,576
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$529,869
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$524,947
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.51
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
52
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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(14)
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.
EMH
Gateway Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
James Monroe Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
Burroughs High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
501 E Ridgecrest Blvd 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.
- Among the largest homes in Ridgecrest 93555
- Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Kern County
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 area5,626 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 4% of homes nearby
Year built1978
OlderTypical 1980Newer
Newer than 47% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Ridgecrest 93555 | Kern County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 5,626 ft² | almost all homes | almost all homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,920 ft² | 4% of homes | 3% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1978 | 47% of homes | 41% of homes |
About 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd
When did 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA last sell?
501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA last sold on May 15, 2020 for $480,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA?
501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA has 5,626 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.
When was 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA built?
501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA?
501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA is assigned to Gateway Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; James Monroe Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA compare to other homes in Ridgecrest 93555?
Among the 12,293 homes in Ridgecrest 93555, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,626 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1978 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 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA was $8,779. The county assessed it at $535,445.
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