225 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Property Records

Kern County property record for 225 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$3,803 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Jan 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN080-142-01-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN080-142-01-00-2
Alternative APNs
  • 080-142-01-1
  • 0801420100
  • 08014201

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,620 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,439 sqft
1st Floor Area1,620 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area819 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number080142011
Street Address225 E CALIFORNIA AVE
CityRIDGECREST
StateCA
Zip93555-4152
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1524 , BLOCK , LOT 108
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 1524
Legal Tract1524
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number108
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST KERN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract5409

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address311 N PRIMAVERA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8713
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 10, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Jan 25, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021172366
Prior Transfer DateJul 25, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000096885
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateSep 10, 2021
Property Address225 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4152
Document Number0000172366
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 67
Instrument DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument221172366
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address311 N PRIMAVERA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8713

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJan 25, 2021
Property Address225 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4152
Document Number0000013453
Instrument DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument13453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 3, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address130 S CHINA LAHE BLVD #A RIDGECREST CA 93555, A, RIDGECREST, CA 93555

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityRidgecrest City
Unified School DistrictSierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$244,494 (+2%) Land $36,414 Building $208,080
2025$3,803.00 (+17.52%)$239,700 (+21.37%) Land $35,700 Building $204,000
2024$3,236.00 (+2.86%)
2023$3,146.00 (+2.08%)$197,490 Land $29,776 Building $167,714
2022$3,082.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemINDIAN WELLS VALLEY W.D.
serves 41,474 people · EPA ID CA1510017
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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