Kern County property record for 728 James St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,422 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 456-273-02-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 456-273-02-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,767 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,422 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,236 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 712 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Patio Area | 33 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 456273028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 728 JAMES ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4973 , BLOCK F , LOT 9 |
| Legal Tract | 4973 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
728 James St is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2005 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 728 JAMES ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199790654 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 728 James St was $3,581 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $273,274 (+2%) Land $44,306 Building $228,968 | |
| 2025 | $3,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $267,917 Land $43,438 Building $224,479 |
| 2023 | $3,270.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $257,515 Land $41,752 Building $215,763 |
| 2022 | $3,203.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 728 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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.
The area around 728 James St 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 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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