Welcome to 438 W Ward St a warm and inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,785 sq ft of living space right in the heart of Ridgecrest. This home has everything you need to settle in and enjoy desert living. You'll love the large family room, perfect for movie nights or gatherings, plus a bonus office space that makes working from home a breeze. Outside, the property is loaded with features including covered RV parking, a detached 2+ car garage, and a huge driveway with plenty of room for vehicles, toys, or guests.
Spend sunny days lounging by your private pool and let someone else handle the upkeep pool service is included! A new central A/C unit keeps the home cool and comfortable all year long.
The location is hard to beat you can walk to Albertsons, grab your morning coffee at Pony Espresso, or fill up at the nearby gas station, and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is just minutes away. Plus, this home is about a mile from the front gate of NAWS China Lake , making it a perfect choice for those working on base.
Whether you're starting fresh, growing your family, or looking for a home with extra space and great amenities, this property is ready to welcome you!
Renters responsible for water, gas, electric and sewage. 20$ per month per pet with $250 deposit. Pool and landscaping service covered by landlord.
Sold for $295,000
$295,000
438 W Ward Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
3beds
1,785sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$295,100 Zestimate®
$165/sqft
$1,587 Estimated rent
Home value
$295,100
$269,000 - $325,000
$1,587/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,785 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air
- Has private pool: Yes
Details
- Parcel number: 41904247
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $4,400
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
Location
- Region: Ridgecrest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $165/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,480
- Annual tax amount: $4,282
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $295,000$165/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Pending sale | $295,000$165/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000$165/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listing removed | $295,000$165/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Price change | $295,000-4.8%$165/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $310,000+916.4%$174/sqft |
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| 11/22/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 5/18/2001 | Sold | $30,500-21.3%$17/sqft |
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| 11/9/2000 | Sold | $38,778$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,282 +6.3% | $321,480 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,027 +3.1% | $315,177 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,906 +2% | $308,998 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,828 | $302,940 +623.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $41,881 +1% |
| 2020 | $836 +1.1% | $41,452 |
| 2019 | $828 +1.2% | $41,452 +4% |
| 2018 | $818 +0.4% | $39,845 +2% |
| 2017 | $815 +3.5% | $39,065 +2% |
| 2016 | $787 +2.1% | $38,300 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $772 +17% | $37,726 +2% |
| 2014 | $659 | $36,988 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $36,822 +2% |
| 2012 | $513 +2.4% | $36,101 +2% |
| 2011 | $501 +1.2% | $35,394 +0.7% |
| 2010 | $495 +0.2% | $35,131 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $494 +2.7% | $35,215 +2% |
| 2008 | $481 +2% | $34,526 +2% |
| 2007 | $472 +2.5% | $33,850 +2% |
| 2006 | $461 -10.5% | $33,187 +2% |
| 2005 | $515 +1.3% | $32,537 |
| 2004 | $508 +4.9% | $32,537 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $484 | $31,942 +4% |
| 2002 | $484 -38.6% | $30,702 -49.8% |
| 2001 | $789 | $61,200 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $60,000 |
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Neighborhood: 93555
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- 6/10Richmond Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Murray Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Burroughs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- California
- Kern County
- Ridgecrest
- 93555
- 438 W Ward Ave