Kern County property record for 721 James St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,255 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456-311-02-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 456-311-02-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,826 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 671 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Old Parcel Number | 4563110200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 721 JAMES ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4973, BLOCK C, LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4973 #C |
| Legal Tract | 4973 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 325 W INYOKERN RD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-2504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0216163605 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,255.00 (+9.64%) | $319,154 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $272,734 |
| 2023 | $3,881.00 (+2.02%) | $306,763 Land $44,618 Building $262,145 |
| 2022 | $3,804.00 |
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 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 561 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, Verizon.
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