Kern County property record for 970 N Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,620 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,083 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,230,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-050-04-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 421-050-04-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 5 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 11,620 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 11,620 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 22,083 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 421050048 |
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| Street Address | 970 N NORMA ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-3150 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4502 , BLOCK , LOT 4 |
| Legal Tract | 4502 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7239 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303-1241 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO INC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Correction Deed, Transfer PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2005215338 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000190839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 970 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3150 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000109261 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219109261 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27611 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 970 N NORMA ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-3150 |
| Document Number | 0000190839 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 190839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 7239 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD CANOGA PARK CA 913031241, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303-1241 |
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 | $879,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $804,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,167.00 (+5.09%) | $879,000 (-51.89%) Land $75,000 Building $804,000 |
| 2024 | $9,675.00 (+1.31%) | |
| 2023 | $9,550.00 (+57.07%) | $1,827,091 Land $430,827 Building $1,396,264 |
| 2022 | $6,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% 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 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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