Kern County property record for 238 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 861 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,065 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $841 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 478-084-14-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 478-084-14-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 861 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 861 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 13,065 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 478084148 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 W UPJOHN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1275 , BLOCK , LOT 85 |
| Legal Tract | 1275 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 N FAIRVIEW ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3631 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014133411 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000133410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $24,508 (+2%) Land $12,254 Building $12,254 | |
| 2025 | $841.00 (+5.26%) | $24,028 (+4.03%) Land $12,014 Building $12,014 |
| 2023 | $799.00 (+1.91%) | $23,098 Land $11,549 Building $11,549 |
| 2022 | $784.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 460 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Inyo Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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