Kern County property record for 924 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $212,500 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,775 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-031-68-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 343-031-68-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,048 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,102 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 628 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 343031688 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 924 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4395 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1619 , BLOCK , LOT 247P |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1619 |
| Legal Tract | 1619 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 247P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
924 E California Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 924 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4395 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019152556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000150480 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 924 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4395 |
| Document Number | 0000152556 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 200 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219152556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 924 E CALIFORNIA AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4395 |
| Document Number | 0000152557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219152557 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 924 E California Ave was $3,775, up 5.4% from the year before.
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 | $242,061 (+2%) Land $39,040 Building $203,021 | |
| 2025 | $3,775.00 (+5.45%) | $237,316 Land $38,275 Building $199,041 |
| 2024 | $3,580.00 (+2.93%) | |
| 2023 | $3,478.00 (+2.05%) | $228,103 Land $36,790 Building $191,313 |
| 2022 | $3,408.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 924 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 924 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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