1409 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1409 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,169 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$369,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,216 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`417-184-04-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`417-184-04-00-1`
Alternative APNs	`417-184-04-1` `4171840400` `41718404`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,169 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,620 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,169 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	31 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	417184041
Street Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR
City	TEHACHAPI
State	CA
Zip	93561-8988
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TRACT 6215 , BLOCK PHA, LOT 16
Legal Subdivision	6215PH A
Legal Tract	6215
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	TEHACHAPI
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3017
Census Tract	6102

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 25, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Jun 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 30, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Jul 5, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 5, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 5, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201786589
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 20, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000101828
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	VYLLA TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988

Mortgage

Document Number	0000113965
Date	Jul 25, 2022
Instrument	222113965

Lender

Name	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ANAHEIM, CA 92806

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000075177
Date	Jun 15, 2020
Instrument	220075177

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000091077
Date	Jul 30, 2019
Instrument	219091077

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	ISELIN, NJ 08830

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jul 5, 2017
Property Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988
Document Number	0000086589
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2017
Instrument	86589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$405.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1409 PONDEROSA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935618988, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988

Mortgage

Document Number	86590
Date	Jul 5, 2017
Instrument	86590

Lender

Name	JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG
Address	WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 4, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Kern County
Municipality	Tehachapi City
Unified School District	Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$428,249 (+2%) Land $75,435 Building $352,814
2025	$5,216.00 (+4.59%) Homeowner's exemption	$419,853 (+4.04%) Land $73,956 Building $345,897
2023	$4,987.00 (+1.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$403,551 Land $71,085 Building $332,466
2022	$4,929.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF TEHACHAPI serves 9,094 people · EPA ID CA1510020
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Race Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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