242 South Desert Candles Street

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$210,000

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3 beds2 baths1,850 sqft

242 S Desert Candles St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.2 acresLot Size

1961Year Built

$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

With 1,850 square feet of living space, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner lot home is full of potential and ready for someone to make it their own! A charming front pergola and bold red front door welcome you inside, where you'll find two spacious living areas, a long galley style kitchen, a cozy pellet stove, and plenty of storage throughout. The guest bathroom has been completely remodeled, giving you a head start on the updates! Additional features include indoor laundry and an attached single...With 1,850 square feet of living space, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner lot home is full of potential and ready for someone to make it their own! A charming front pergola and bold red front door welcome you inside, where you'll find two spacious living areas, a long galley style kitchen, a cozy pellet stove, and plenty of storage throughout. The guest bathroom has been completely remodeled, giving you a head start on the updates! Additional features include indoor laundry and an attached single car garage. This home offers a great layout, generous living space, and endless possibilities to bring your vision to life. Priced to sell and ready for its next chapter, all it needs is your finishing touch!

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Listed by: Becca O'Donnell 760.382.6356 becca@letsgetyouhomeca.com DRE #02137617 Brokerage DRE #01914252 • Realty 178

Last updated: 10/10/2026 12:34 PM • Source: Southern Sierra MLS, MLS#: 2609013

Location

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Kern County
Ridgecrest
93555
242 S Desert Candles St

Listing Courtesy of Realty 178

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Property Information for 242 South Desert Candles Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kern County
Zoning Description: R-1

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1961
Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Carrier Route: C009
Directions: From Denny's Restaurant, head south on N China Lake Blvd toward E Ridgecrest Blvd, turn left at the first cross street onto E Ridgecrest Blvd, turn right onto S Desert Candles St, 242 S Desert Candles St will be on your left.

Latitude: 35.619061
Longitude: -117.663063

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 080-162-12

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

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Lot Information

Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.2

Lot Size Area: 0.2

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1850.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1961

Building Features

Other Structures: Shed(s)
Construction Materials: Stucco

Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Composition
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1

Utilities

Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Community Features: Curbs
Fencing: Fenced

Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Basement: No

Full Bathrooms: 1
Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedrooms: 3
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Linoleum

Property History for 242 South Desert Candles Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 10, 2026	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #2609013	$210,000	—
May 17, 2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574410728	$160,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/10/2026	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #2609013	$210,000
05/17/2016	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #574410728	$160,000

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242 South Desert Candles Street

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,850 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,850 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

8,620 SqFt

Schools near 242 South Desert Candles Street

This home is within Sierra Sands Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Gateway Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	High Desert School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.5 mi
NR	St. Ann	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	1.2 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Gateway Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	High Desert School Public7 to 12 Nearby school	1.4 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.4 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.5 mi
NR	St. Ann PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	1.2 mi
NR	Heritage Montessori School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	1.5 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 242 South Desert Candles Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

242 South Desert Candles Street is a single family home for sale in Ridgecrest, CA 93555. This listing's school district is Sierra Sands Unified School District. Nearby schools include Gateway Elementary School, James Monroe Middle School and Burroughs High School. 242 South Desert Candles Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,850 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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