Kern County property record for 945 W Upjohn Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,162 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 081-251-56-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 081-251-56-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,054 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,952 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 490 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 081251563 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-4753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1578 , BLOCK 73 , LOT 72 & |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1578 |
| Legal Tract | 1578 |
| Legal Block | 73 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 5407 |
945 W Upjohn Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013148657 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4753 |
| Document Number | 0000173817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221173817 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | REDLANDS, CA 92374 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4753 |
| Document Number | 0000090974 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 945 W UPJOHN AVE RIDGECREST CA 935554753, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-4753 |
| Document Number | 0000090974 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 90974 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 W Upjohn Ave was $3,162 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 | $236,309 (+2%) Land $37,506 Building $198,803 | |
| 2025 | $3,162.00 Homeowner's exemption | $231,676 Land $36,771 Building $194,905 |
| 2023 | $2,892.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $222,682 Land $35,344 Building $187,338 |
| 2022 | $2,833.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 945 W Upjohn 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 945 W Upjohn 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 391 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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