Kern County property record for 906 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-031-70-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 343-031-70-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 1,525 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 249 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 343031704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 906 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1619 , BLOCK , LOT PTN |
| Legal Tract | 1619 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 239 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
906 E California Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1997.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 906 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199521524 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000149242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 906 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000148162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217148162 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 310 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 906 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | ADVANTAGE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000084631 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219084631 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 906 E California Ave was $1,600 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 | $98,521 (+2%) Land $13,737 Building $84,784 | |
| 2025 | $1,600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,590 Land $13,468 Building $83,122 |
| 2023 | $1,481.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,842 Land $12,946 Building $79,896 |
| 2022 | $1,450.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 906 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 906 E California Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 377 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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