1449 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1449 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,813 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$565,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,299 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`417-221-01-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`417-221-01-00-2`
Alternative APNs	`417-221-01-7` `4172210100` `41722101`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,813 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,940 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,233 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,580 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

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	625 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	54 sqft
Patio Area	44 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	417221017
Street Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR
City	TEHACHAPI
State	CA
Zip	93561-8989
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TRACT 6215 , BLOCK PHB, LOT 1
Legal Subdivision	6215 PH B
Legal Tract	6215
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	TEHACHAPI
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
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	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 7, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Mar 15, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WESLEND FINANCIAL CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 21, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202519037
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 20, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028707
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042559
Date	Mar 8, 2021
Instrument	221042559

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989
Document Number	0000145734
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2019
Title Company	AMERICAN COAST TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN COAST TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935618989, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989

Mortgage

Document Number	0000145734
Date	Nov 1, 2019
Instrument	145734

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 31, 2049

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2017
Property Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989
Document Number	0000033023
Map Reference	MB52 PG148-152
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2017
Instrument	0217033023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1449 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033024
Date	Mar 15, 2017
Instrument	0217033024

Lender

Name	WESLEND FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 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		$576,300 (+34.94%) Land $112,200 Building $464,100
2025	$5,299.00 (+4.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$427,090 (+4.04%) Land $75,435 Building $351,655
2023	$5,067.00 (+1.18%) Homeowner's exemption	$410,506 Land $72,506 Building $338,000
2022	$5,008.00

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	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.

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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