Kern County property record for 4423 Johnston Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,811 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.693 acres (30,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,110 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 352-124-35-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 352-124-35-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,811 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,811 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,178 sqft (0.693 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 352124358 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4423 JOHNSTON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-8356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1/4)MH |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7514 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 7514 |
| Legal Tract | 7514 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 5509 |
4423 Johnston Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7239 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303-1241 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| May 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022150700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025817 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 4423 JOHNSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7239 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303-1241 |
| Document Number | 0000038662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223038662 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4423 JOHNSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8356 |
| Document Number | 0000150700 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 73 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222150700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 4423 JOHNSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8356 |
| Document Number | 0000053489 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53489 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 301 N SANDERS ST RIDGECREST CA 935553639, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3639 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4423 JOHNSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8356 |
| Document Number | 0000124203 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 124203 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $258.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 301 N SANDERS ST RIDGECREST CA 935553639, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3639 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4423 Johnston Ave was $8,110, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $636,724 (+2%) Land $90,202 Building $546,522 | |
| 2025 | $8,110.00 (+6.72%) | $624,240 Land $88,434 Building $535,806 |
| 2024 | $7,599.00 (+3.57%) | |
| 2023 | $7,337.00 (+112.67%) | $600,000 Land $85,000 Building $515,000 |
| 2022 | $3,450.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 4423 Johnston 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.
Wildfire risk around 4423 Johnston Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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