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Last sold for $85,000 on Apr 17, 2003

509 W WARD AVE

RIDGECREST, CA 93555
0
Baths
7,200 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
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.$85,000 · Apr 17, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,549 (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.$700,768 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,091
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$657,677
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$687,029

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.48
32
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
43
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.5 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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.

E
Richmond Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Murray Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Burroughs High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

509 W Ward Ave 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 bigger lot than 81% 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 area7,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 509 W Ward Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgecrest 93555Kern County
Living areabigger than7,200 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac78% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than198254% of homes46% of homes

About 509 W Ward Ave

When did 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA last sell?

509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA last sold on Apr 17, 2003 for $85,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA?

509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA has 7,200 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA built?

509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA?

509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA is assigned to Richmond Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Murray 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 509 W Ward Ave, 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 (7,200 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1982 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 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA was $8,549. The county assessed it at $700,768.

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