Kern County property record for 21161 Sierra Vista Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,007 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,500 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,315 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 223-172-04-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 223-172-04-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,007 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,130 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,007 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,071 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 223172040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21161 SIERRA VISTA DR |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-8624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2205 , BLOCK , LOT 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 2205 IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA |
| Legal Tract | 2205 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 6003 |
21161 Sierra Vista Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21161 SIERRA VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998105725 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 21161 SIERRA VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8624 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21161 SIERRA VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8624 |
| Document Number | 0000029716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222029716 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21161 Sierra Vista Dr was $3,315, 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 | $278,542 (+2%) Land $55,954 Building $222,588 | |
| 2025 | $3,315.00 (+0.76%) | $273,081 Land $54,857 Building $218,224 |
| 2024 | $3,290.00 (+3.72%) | |
| 2023 | $3,172.00 (+0.99%) | $262,480 Land $52,728 Building $209,752 |
| 2022 | $3,141.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21161 Sierra Vista Dr 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 | 8 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 21161 Sierra Vista Dr is high, ranking above 89% 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 | High above 89% of the US · above 71% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WEST TEHACHAPI MUTUAL private · serves 150 people · EPA ID CA1500340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 100 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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