Kern County property record for 1305 W Benson Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $912 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 081-332-22-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 081-332-22-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 081332223 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1305 W BENSON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1600 , BLOCK , LOT 186 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1600 |
| Legal Tract | 1600 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 186 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
1305 W Benson Ave, a mobile home, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 VALIREY DR, HAMPTON, VA 23669-1715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202699160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000157888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1305 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000099160 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202699160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,943.45 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 217 VALIREY DR, HAMPTON, VA 23669-1715 |
| Document Number | 0000099161, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202699161 |
| Name | 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 315 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1305 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000099159 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202699159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE CO, CALIFORNIA BEST TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 217 VALIREY DR, HAMPTON, VA 23669-1715 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1305 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000042513 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223042513 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11024 BALBOA BLVD # 114, 114, GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344-5007 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1305 W BENSON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4709 |
| Document Number | 0000157888 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221157888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2203 W INYOKERN RD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8507 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1305 W Benson Ave was $912, down 12.8% 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 | $30,774 (+2%) Land $15,918 Building $14,856 | |
| 2025 | $912.00 (-12.81%) | $30,171 Land $15,606 Building $14,565 |
| 2024 | $1,046.00 (-3.86%) | |
| 2023 | $1,088.00 (+2.06%) | $49,638 Land $33,272 Building $16,366 |
| 2022 | $1,066.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1305 W Benson 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 | 1 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 1305 W Benson 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 |
|---|
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 261 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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