Kern County property record for 937 E California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 343-041-72-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 343-041-72-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,526 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 991 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 343041729 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 937 E CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4328 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1619 , BLOCK , LOT PTN |
| Legal Tract | 1619 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 5410 |
937 E California Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 862 E JAVIS AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-8161 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200840427 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 937 E California Ave was $3,146.
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 | $227,748 (+2%) Land $33,485 Building $194,263 | |
| 2025 | $3,146.00 | $223,283 Land $32,829 Building $190,454 |
| 2023 | $2,880.00 (+2.02%) | $214,614 Land $31,555 Building $183,059 |
| 2022 | $2,823.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 937 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 937 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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