Kern County property record for 19605 Water Canyon Rd, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.71 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,367 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 378-162-21-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 378-162-21-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 378162218 |
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| Street Address | 19605 WATER CANYON RD |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-7776 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS MH |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 8474 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO 8474 |
| Legal Tract | 8474 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 6012 |
19605 Water Canyon Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19605 WATER CANYON RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7776 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202018372 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000082721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 19605 WATER CANYON RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7776 |
| Document Number | 0000018372 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $374.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 30 KEENE CA 935310030, KEENE, CA 93531-0030 |
| Document Number | 18373 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18373 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LNDRS |
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| Address | HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 9, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 19605 Water Canyon Rd was $4,367 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.8% from the year before.
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 | $379,271 (+2%) Land $78,084 Building $301,187 | |
| 2025 | $4,367.00 (+0.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $371,835 Land $76,553 Building $295,282 |
| 2024 | $4,333.00 (+3.71%) | |
| 2023 | $4,178.00 (+0.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $357,398 Land $73,581 Building $283,817 |
| 2022 | $4,138.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 19605 Water Canyon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 19605 Water Canyon Rd is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 85% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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