Kern County property record for 21837 Valley Vista Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.508 acres (22,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Foreclosure + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 290-131-18-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 290-131-18-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,498 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,722 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,125 sqft (0.508 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 290131184 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-6914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1/2) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3224 , BLOCK , LOT 179 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3224 |
| Legal Tract | 3224 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 6006 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023101202 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Document Number | 0000101202 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 151-159 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223101202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6555 EXCELLENCE WAY, PLANO, TX 75023-1202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000101203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223101203 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Document Number | 0000190179 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 151-159 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222190179 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7730 S UNION PARK AVE STE 400, 400, MIDVALE, UT 84047-5560 |
| Mail Care Of | RADIAN REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Document Number | 0000027445 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 21837 VALLEY VISTA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935616914, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914 |
| Document Number | 27446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27446 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2050 |
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 | $415,119 (+2%) Land $78,030 Building $337,089 | |
| 2025 | $4,850.00 (+0.73%) | $406,980 (+7.38%) Land $76,500 Building $330,480 |
| 2024 | $4,815.00 (+6.88%) | |
| 2023 | $4,505.00 (+91.87%) | $379,000 Land $75,000 Building $304,000 |
| 2022 | $2,348.00 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Very High above 94% of the US · above 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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: 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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