Kern County property record for 115 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,153 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-121-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 080-121-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 7,240 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 080121049 |
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| Street Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4101 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1524 , BLOCK , LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1524 |
| Legal Tract | 1524 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
115 E California Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4101 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000131539 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000142256 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225142256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4101 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4101 |
| Document Number | 0000091545 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 115 E CALIFORNIA AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554101, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4101 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 115 E California Ave was $4,153, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $332,928 (+2%) Land $41,616 Building $291,312 | |
| 2025 | $4,153.00 (+6.49%) | $326,400 Land $40,800 Building $285,600 |
| 2024 | $3,900.00 (+60.16%) | |
| 2023 | $2,435.00 (+1.76%) | $189,314 Land $45,520 Building $143,794 |
| 2022 | $2,393.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 115 E California Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 115 E California Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | INDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D. serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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