Kern County property record for 1425 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,813 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 417-222-01-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 417-222-01-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,813 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,233 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 417222015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1425 PONDEROSA DR |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-8988 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6215 , BLOCK PHB, LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6215 PH B |
| Legal Tract | 6215 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 6102 |
1425 Ponderosa Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1425 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013172867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 1425 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988 |
| Document Number | 0000092528 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1425 PONDEROSA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935618988, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8988 |
| Document Number | 0000092528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 92528 |
| Name | DIGNIFIED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1425 Ponderosa Dr was $3,494 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Tehachapi City |
| Unified School District | Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $275,072 (+2%) Land $55,011 Building $220,061 | |
| 2025 | $3,494.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,680 Land $53,933 Building $215,747 |
| 2023 | $3,336.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $259,210 Land $51,840 Building $207,370 |
| 2022 | $3,289.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1425 Ponderosa Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 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 risk around 1425 Ponderosa Dr is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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 | 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 |
| 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.
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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