Kern County property record for 828 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 080-062-19-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 080-062-19-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,494 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 080062193 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 828 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1597 , BLOCK , LOT 189 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1597 |
| Legal Tract | 1597 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 5409 |
828 E California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 828 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004185970 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003735 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 828 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 828 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4319 |
| Document Number | 0000145263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221145263 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 828 E California Ave was $2,498.
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 | $177,702 (+2%) Land $28,424 Building $149,278 | |
| 2025 | $2,498.00 Homeowner's exemption | $174,218 Land $27,867 Building $146,351 |
| 2023 | $2,292.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,455 Land $26,786 Building $140,669 |
| 2022 | $2,245.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 828 E California 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 828 E California 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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