Kern County property record for 718 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 4,173 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.709 acres (30,885 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,382 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 477-040-13-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 477-040-13-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,881 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,885 sqft (0.709 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 477040133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 4 , TOWNSHIP 27 , RANGE 40 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5408 |
718 W Upjohn Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201746406 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046405 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000046406 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217046406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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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| Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000046407 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217046407 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4525 |
| Document Number | 0000046405 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46405 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 718 W UPJOHN AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554525, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4525 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 718 W Upjohn Ave was $3,382.
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 | $248,589 (+2%) Land $47,348 Building $201,241 | |
| 2025 | $3,382.00 | $243,716 Land $46,420 Building $197,296 |
| 2023 | $3,094.00 (+2.04%) | $234,254 Land $44,618 Building $189,636 |
| 2022 | $3,032.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 718 W Upjohn Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 718 W Upjohn Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 391 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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