21837 Valley Vista Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 21837 Valley Vista Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.508 acres (22,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$399,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$4,850 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2022 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN290-131-18-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN290-131-18-00-3
Alternative APNs
  • 290-131-18-4
  • 2901311800
  • 29013118

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,722 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,498 sqft
1st Floor Area1,722 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area22,125 sqft (0.508 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number290131184
Street Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR
CityTEHACHAPI
StateCA
Zip93561-6914
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE(1/2) RS
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3224 , BLOCK , LOT 179
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 3224
Legal Tract3224
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number179
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionTEHACHAPI
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract6006

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Dec 30, 2022Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Feb 28, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
MR COOPER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023101202
Prior Transfer DateFeb 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000027445
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 24, 2023
Property Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914
Document Number0000101202
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 151-159
Instrument DateAug 10, 2023
Instrument223101202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6555 EXCELLENCE WAY, PLANO, TX 75023-1202

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000101203
DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument223101203
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053

December 2022: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2022
Property Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914
Document Number0000190179
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 151-159
Instrument DateNov 8, 2022
Instrument222190179
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7730 S UNION PARK AVE STE 400, 400, MIDVALE, UT 84047-5560
Mail Care OfRADIAN REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateFeb 28, 2020
Property Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914
Document Number0000027445
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2020
Instrument27445
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address21837 VALLEY VISTA DR TEHACHAPI CA 935616914, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-6914

Mortgage

Document Number27446
DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument27446
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 27, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Unified School DistrictTehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskVery High
above 94% of the US · above 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGOLDEN HILLS CSD
serves 9,857 people · EPA ID CA1510045
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Race Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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