Kern County property record for 21205 Palomino St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-163-14-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 270-163-14-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,352 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 270163140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9580 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1/2) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3003 , BLOCK , LOT 236 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3003 |
| Legal Tract | 3003 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 236 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 6006 |
21205 Palomino St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF THE WEST |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIGNIFIED HOME LOANS |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015133513 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000140851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, MONOLITH, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Number | 0000031281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223031281 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Number | 0000140853 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 140853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST TEHACHAPI CA 935619580, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Number | 0000140851 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 28-39 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220140851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Number | 0000140852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220140852 |
| Name | DIGNIFIED HOME LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
| Document Number | 0000089105 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 89105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 21205 PALOMINO ST TEHACHAPI CA 935619580, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9580 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21205 Palomino St was $3,768 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $326,010 (+2%) Land $60,369 Building $265,641 | |
| 2025 | $3,768.00 Homeowner's exemption | $319,619 Land $59,186 Building $260,433 |
| 2023 | $3,604.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $307,210 Land $56,889 Building $250,321 |
| 2022 | $3,568.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21205 Palomino St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 21205 Palomino St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GOLDEN HILLS CSD serves 9,857 people · EPA ID CA1510045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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