Kern County property record for 944 W Boston Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-260-22-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 081-260-22-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,607 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 081260226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 944 W BOSTON AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1578 , BLOCK , LOT 270 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1578 |
| Legal Tract | 1578 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 270 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
944 W Boston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2010.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20109851 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015453 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 944 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4800 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 W BOSTON AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4800 |
| Document Number | 0000176894 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220176894 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 W Boston Ave was $2,056.
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 | $131,650 (+2%) Land $19,742 Building $111,908 | |
| 2025 | $2,056.00 | $129,069 Land $19,355 Building $109,714 |
| 2023 | $1,896.00 (+1.99%) | $124,058 Land $18,604 Building $105,454 |
| 2022 | $1,859.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 944 W Boston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 944 W Boston 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 |
|---|
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 509 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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