Kern County property record for 540 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,735 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-060-19-8 |
| Primary APN | 477-060-19-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 9,735 sqft (0.224 acres) |
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| Account Number | 477060198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 UPJOHN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 27 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1044 W HARTLEY AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-7547 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006294988 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015234 |
| 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 | $47,822 (+2%) Land $47,822 | |
| 2025 | $542.00 (+10.84%) | $46,885 (+4.04%) Land $46,885 |
| 2023 | $489.00 (+2.09%) | $45,065 Land $45,065 |
| 2022 | $479.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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