Kern County property record for 1453 Ponderosa Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,812 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,505 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 417-233-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 417-233-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,286 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,283 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,529 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| 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 | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 417233046 |
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| Street Address | 1453 PONDEROSA DR |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-8989 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6215 , BLOCK PHC, LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | 6215-C |
| Legal Tract | 6215 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 6102 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 154, TEHACHAPI, CA 93581-0154 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021145979 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1453 PONDEROSA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8989 |
| Document Number | 0000145979 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 136-138 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221145979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 154, TEHACHAPI, CA 93581-0154 |
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 | $535,802 (+2%) Land $92,006 Building $443,796 | |
| 2025 | $6,505.00 (+4.46%) | $525,297 (+4.04%) Land $90,202 Building $435,095 |
| 2023 | $6,227.00 (+1.07%) | $504,900 Land $86,700 Building $418,200 |
| 2022 | $6,161.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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