Kern County property record for 720 James St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.457 acres (19,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,500 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,195 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456-312-05-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 456-312-05-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,529 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,088 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,896 sqft (0.457 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 37 sqft |
| Patio Area | 69 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 456312057 |
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| Street Address | 720 JAMES ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4973 , BLOCK C , LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 4973C |
| Legal Tract | 4973 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 456-312-05-00-2
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 JAMES ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 05, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 05, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199874341 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000141664 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 720 JAMES ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5932 |
| Document Number | 0000141664 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 76-78 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222141664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 720 JAMES ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5932 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Ridgecrest City |
| Unified School District | Sierra Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $239,198 (+2%) Land $16,271 Building $222,927 | |
| 2025 | $3,195.00 (+9.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $234,508 (+4.04%) Land $15,952 Building $218,556 |
| 2023 | $2,921.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,404 Land $15,334 Building $210,070 |
| 2022 | $2,861.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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