Kern County property record for 971 Jefferson St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $304,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,035 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421-180-57-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 421-180-57-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,325 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 886 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,059 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 17 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 421180571 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 971 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | RIDGECREST |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93555-5520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4467 , BLOCK M , LOT 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4467 #M |
| Legal Tract | 4467 |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5406 |
971 Jefferson St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9248 SAXSAWN LN, CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832-2843 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025143841 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 971 JEFFERSON ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5520 |
| Document Number | 0000143841 |
| Map Reference | MB 34 PG 72-74 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225143841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 9248 SAXSAWN LN, CHESTERFIELD, VA 23832-2843 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 971 JEFFERSON ST, RIDGECREST, CA 93555-5520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 623 23RD ST S 1, 1, ARLINGTON, VA 22202-2554 |
| Document Number | 0000151698 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220151698 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Jefferson St was $3,035.
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 | $304,000 (+37.78%) Land $91,200 Building $212,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,035.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,642 Land $30,641 Building $190,001 |
| 2023 | $2,777.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $212,076 Land $29,452 Building $182,624 |
| 2022 | $2,720.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 971 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 971 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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