Kern County property record for 812 James St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 456-213-02-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 456-213-02-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,732 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,045 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Patio Area | 22 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 456213024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 812 JAMES ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4973 , BLOCK A , LOT 35 |
| Legal Tract | 4973 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 5402 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 812 JAMES ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $202,856 (+2%) Land $47,833 Building $155,023 | |
| 2025 | $2,783.00 (+9.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,880 (+4.04%) Land $46,896 Building $151,984 |
| 2023 | $2,549.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $191,159 Land $45,076 Building $146,083 |
| 2022 | $2,497.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 |
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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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