Kern County property record for 21420 Santa Barbara Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,306 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,815 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 467-035-03-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 467-035-03-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,141 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,306 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 478 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 467035036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-6734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3005 , BLOCK , LOT 110 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3005 |
| Legal Tract | 3005 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 6003 |
21420 Santa Barbara Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 3, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20227593 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000155409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 0000007593 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 24&25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 222007593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 0000007594 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222007594 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 0000008417 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 24&25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 222008417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 442, NIPOMO, CA 93444-0442 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 0000226493 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 24&25 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221226493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 442, NIPOMO, CA 93444-0442 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 0000099057 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 99057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 21420 SANTA BARBARA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935616734, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6734 |
| Document Number | 99058 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 99058 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 8, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21420 Santa Barbara Dr was $3,815 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 | $330,139 (+2%) Land $75,769 Building $254,370 | |
| 2025 | $3,815.00 Homeowner's exemption | $323,667 Land $74,284 Building $249,383 |
| 2023 | $3,648.00 (+5.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $311,100 Land $71,400 Building $239,700 |
| 2022 | $3,443.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 21420 Santa Barbara Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21420 Santa Barbara Dr is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 44% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 239 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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