Kern County property record for 953 Jefferson St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,685 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-180-54-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 421-180-54-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,091 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,052 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 431 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 421180548 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 953 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4467 , BLOCK M , LOT 54 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4467 #M |
| Legal Tract | 4467 |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
953 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 JEFFERSON ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008174746 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000174745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 953 Jefferson St was $3,685 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 | $282,385 (+2%) Land $32,826 Building $249,559 | |
| 2025 | $3,685.00 Homeowner's exemption | $276,849 Land $32,183 Building $244,666 |
| 2023 | $3,363.00 (+9.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,100 Land $30,934 Building $235,166 |
| 2022 | $3,068.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 953 Jefferson St 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 | 2 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 953 Jefferson St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 656 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| SBC-Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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