Kern County property record for 720 Commercial Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 2,131 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-051-31-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 080-051-31-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,131 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,386 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080051311 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 720 COMMERCIAL AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1597 , BLOCK , LOT 112 |
| Legal Tract | 1597 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
720 Commercial Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 334 FRESH MEADOWS RD, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-6817 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016118182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Commercial Ave was $2,608, up 4.7% from the year before.
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 | $139,089 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $115,416 | |
| 2025 | $2,608.00 (+4.74%) | $136,362 Land $23,209 Building $113,153 |
| 2024 | $2,490.00 (+2.72%) | |
| 2023 | $2,424.00 (+2.06%) | $131,068 Land $22,308 Building $108,760 |
| 2022 | $2,375.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 720 Commercial 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 720 Commercial 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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