Kern County property record for 401 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.372 acres (16,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,175 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-162-27-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 080-162-27-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,889 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,199 sqft (0.372 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Patio Area | 43 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080162274 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1524 , BLOCK 222, LOT 221& |
| Legal Tract | 1524 |
| Legal Block | 222 |
| Legal Lot Number | 221 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5540 W 5TH ST, 38, OXNARD, CA 93035-3870 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999125431 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $61,109 (+2%) Land $7,824 Building $53,285 | |
| 2025 | $1,175.00 (+7.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,912 (+4.04%) Land $7,671 Building $52,241 |
| 2023 | $1,098.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,587 Land $7,374 Building $50,213 |
| 2022 | $1,075.00 |
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 · 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 758 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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