500 South Alvord Street

Closed 10/28/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$180,000

4 beds2 baths1,675 sqft

500 S Alvord St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.18 acresLot Size

1971Year Built

$107/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Affordable, great for a first time home buyers, 4 bedroom 2 bath home on a large corner lot, in a wonderful neighborhood with leased solar to save on your energy bills. Large open living/family room at entry with a cozy brick fireplace. The dining/kitchen is vast and open w/a very long breakfast bar, door to back yard, stainless steel appliances, newer (2017); refrigerator w/double bottom drawers & ice maker, oven/range and sink. Off the hallway is a huge laundry/utility/mud room, ample cabinetry...Affordable, great for a first time home buyers, 4 bedroom 2 bath home on a large corner lot, in a wonderful neighborhood with leased solar to save on your energy bills. Large open living/family room at entry with a cozy brick fireplace. The dining/kitchen is vast and open w/a very long breakfast bar, door to back yard, stainless steel appliances, newer (2017); refrigerator w/double bottom drawers & ice maker, oven/range and sink. Off the hallway is a huge laundry/utility/mud room, ample cabinetry w/washer & dryer hook ups w/ exit door to the garage. All 4 bedrooms are carpeted and spacious. This popular split floor plan has the master suite on the south wing of the home and everything is large; bedroom, bathroom and walk in closet w/a door to your backyard. You will appreciate the huge shaded, enclosed back patio right off the kitchen/dining area, great for entertaining & backyard BBQ's. There's a block wall on the backside of yard...oversized garage 500 sq ft. This home won't last long. Save on energy bills approx. $70.00 solar lease w/ $5.00-$10.00 to SCE per month.

Listing closed: 10/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Southern Sierra MLS, MLS#: 1955864

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$236,775

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

89.1%

1/22

$195,000

Sold 03/27/26

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,893
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

731 Randall Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

1/43

$220,000

Sold 12/03/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,895
Square Feet: 0.21
Acres

1243 Wayne Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

1/31

$237,000

Sold 04/28/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,650
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

608 South Silver Ridge Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

a backyard of a house with table and chairs

1/21

$245,000

Sold 10/18/24

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

534 Suzanne Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

1/30

$245,000

Sold 01/13/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,670
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

533 South Appaloosa Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

1/38

$236,775

Sold 11/24/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,804
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

719 Regency Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

a backyard of a house with lots of green space

$150,000

Sold 10/31/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,320
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

1204 South Mahan Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

1/20

$225,000

Sold 11/20/25

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,438
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

337 West Perdew Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

$255,000

Sold 04/08/26

4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,629
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

604 East Wilson Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

$237

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Property Information for 500 South Alvord Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kern County
Has View: Yes
View: Mountain(s)
Zoning Description: R-1

Building Information

Year Built: 1971
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: South on China Lake Blvd., west on Upjohn, south on Alvord. House is right on the corner of Upjohn and Alvord.
Latitude: 35.615402

Longitude: -117.675401

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 480-051-01

Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.18

Lot Size Area: 0.18

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 1675.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1971

Building Features

Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab

Roof: Composition

Green Features

Power Production Type: Photovoltaics

Utilities

Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
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, Disposal, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Basement: No

Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Evaporative Cooling
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Natural Gas
Has Heating: Yes
Has Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Linoleum
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Property History for 500 South Alvord Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 28, 2019	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1955864	$180,000	—
Sep 25, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #655673500	$180,000	+5.3% / yr
Sep 11, 2019	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1955864		—
Jun 3, 2019	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1955864	$189,000	—
Jul 26, 2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #76004050	$70,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/28/2019	Sold Southern Sierra MLS #1955864	$180,000
09/25/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #655673500	$180,000 +5.3% / yr
09/11/2019	Pending Southern Sierra MLS #1955864	—
06/03/2019	Listed (Active) Southern Sierra MLS #1955864	$189,000
07/26/2001	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #76004050	$70,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 500 South Alvord Street

Taxable ValueLand$39,040Additions$161,748Total$200,788

Tax Record2025$2,841 ($237 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,675 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,675 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971ZoningR-1CountyKERNAPN480-051-01-00-5

Schools near 500 South Alvord Street

This home is within Sierra Sands Unified School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Pierce Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.5 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	High Desert School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	1.6 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy	Public - Nearby school	K to 8	1.9 mi
NR	St. Ann	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Sierra View Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	1.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Pierce Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
3/10	James Monroe Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
7/10	Burroughs High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	High Desert School Public7 to 12 Nearby school	1.6 mi
2/10	Mesquite Continuation High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	Vieweg STEM Academy PublicK to 8 Nearby school	1.9 mi
NR	St. Ann PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Sierra View Christian School Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Adventist Christian School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	1.1 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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 500 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$180,000	4	2	1,675	7,840
506 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$210,000	4	2	1,663	6,534
507 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	4	2	1,675	8,931
248 West Iowa Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$300,000	3	2	1,716	11,761
512 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$83,000	3	2	1,517	6,534
312 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$255,000	3	1	1,521	8,161
501 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$137,000	4	2	1,675	6,534
513 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$143,000	3	2	1,517	6,094
306 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$126,500	3	1	1,100	6,534
518 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	–	4	2	1,675	6,534
322 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$10,000	1	0.75	240	12,632
519 South Warner Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$192,000	3	2	2,213	6,290
308 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$175,000	–	–	3,556	12,555
519 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$294,000	3	2	1,517	5,662
524 South Alvord Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$240,000	3	2	1,716	6,534
332 Iowa Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555	$276,000	3	2	1,714	16,117

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