Kern County property record for 18444 Water Canyon Rd, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,480 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $382,500 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,489 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 378-202-10-01-4 |
| Primary APN | 378-202-10-01-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,853 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,509 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 971 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 213 sqft |
| Patio Area | 68 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 378202105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18444 WATER CANYON RD |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-7777 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS MH |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3038 , BLOCK , LOT 9 |
| Legal Tract | 3038 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 6012 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15452 KESWICK ST, VAN NUYS, CA 91406-2008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202529931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $390,150 (-26.91%) Land $91,800 Building $298,350 | |
| 2025 | $6,489.00 (+0.78%) | $533,786 (+73.39%) Land $84,896 Building $448,890 |
| 2024 | $6,439.00 (+74.45%) | |
| 2023 | $3,691.00 (+0.96%) | $307,846 Land $73,881 Building $233,965 |
| 2022 | $3,656.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | Extreme above 97.6% of the US · above 87% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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