Kern County property record for 1290 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,646 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,137 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-230-48-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 343-230-48-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,646 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,684 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,646 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,786 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 902 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 11 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 343230488 |
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| Street Address | 1290 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4495 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 8112 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 8112 |
| Legal Tract | 8112 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
1290 E California Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2329 S GATEWAY BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20037761 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000142995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1290 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4458 |
| Document Number | 0000142995 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 130 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222142995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2329 S GATEWAY BLVD, 2329, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7717 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2329 S GATEWAY BLVD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7717 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1290 E California Ave was $3,137, up 4.1% 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 | $140,317 (+2%) Land $22,146 Building $118,171 | |
| 2025 | $3,137.00 (+4.12%) | $137,566 Land $21,712 Building $115,854 |
| 2024 | $3,013.00 (+2.59%) | |
| 2023 | $2,937.00 (+2.09%) | $132,226 Land $20,870 Building $111,356 |
| 2022 | $2,877.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1290 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 1290 E California Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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