Kern County property record for 239 W Boston Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,633 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 480-101-16-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 480-101-16-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,633 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,123 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,528 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 480101161 |
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| Street Address | 239 W BOSTON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3689 , BLOCK B , LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3689 #B |
| Legal Tract | 3689 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| 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 | 239 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Dec 4, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019162949 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136511 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 239 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5028 |
| Document Number | 0000162948 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2009 S INYO ST RIDGECREST CA 935557550, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7550 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 239 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5028 |
| Document Number | 0000162949 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 131&132 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219162949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 239 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5028 |
| Document Number | 0000162950 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219162950 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 239 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5028 |
| Document Number | 0000030396 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30396 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 926 W WILDROSE AVE RIDGECREST CA 935555114, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5114 |
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 | $172,900 (+2%) Land $33,463 Building $139,437 | |
| 2025 | $2,524.00 (+8.84%) | $169,510 (+4.04%) Land $32,807 Building $136,703 |
| 2023 | $2,319.00 (+2.07%) | $162,930 Land $31,534 Building $131,396 |
| 2022 | $2,272.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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