Kern County property record for 428 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,129 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,684 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,032 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 478-094-17-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 478-094-17-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,129 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,429 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,684 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 478094170 |
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| Street Address | 428 W UPJOHN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1275 , BLOCK , LOT 74 |
| Legal Tract | 1275 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
428 W Upjohn Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 428 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200460555 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 428 W Upjohn Ave was $1,032.
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 | $41,308 (+2%) Land $7,242 Building $34,066 | |
| 2025 | $1,032.00 | $40,499 Land $7,100 Building $33,399 |
| 2023 | $971.00 (+2%) | $38,928 Land $6,825 Building $32,103 |
| 2022 | $952.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 428 W Upjohn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 428 W Upjohn 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 |
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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 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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