Kern County property record for 704 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,568 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-052-21-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 080-052-21-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,568 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 29 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080052210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1597 , BLOCK , LOT 206 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1597 |
| Legal Tract | 1597 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
704 E California Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4317 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202487179 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 704 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4317 |
| Document Number | 0000135938 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 160 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225135938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 704 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4317 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 704 W CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555 |
| Document Number | 0000047061 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 1154 LUCERNE VALLEY CA 923561154, LUCERNE VALLEY, CA 92356-1154 |
| Document Number | 0000047061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 47061 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 704 E California Ave was $1,521.
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 | $135,783 (+51.25%) Land $27,379 Building $108,404 | |
| 2025 | $1,521.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,772 Land $14,470 Building $75,302 |
| 2023 | $1,486.00 (+1.99%) | $86,288 Land $13,909 Building $72,379 |
| 2022 | $1,457.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 704 E California Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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.
The area around 704 E California 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 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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