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BALSAM ST

RIDGECREST, CA
0
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$102 (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.$8,958 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,958
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,783

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.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
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.
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Burroughs High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
James Monroe Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Las Flores Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Sierra Sands Unified School District

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

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.

How it measures up in Kern County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kern County.

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

How Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKern County
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac38% of homes

About Balsam St

When did Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA last sell?

Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA?

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

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

The 2025 property tax bill for Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA was $102. The county assessed it at $8,958.

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