Kern County property record for 25921 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,630 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-031-01-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 314-031-01-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,739 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314031014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 147 |
| Legal Subdivision | 20M93-118 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
25921 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN MUTUAL |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202596178 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000115412 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220115412 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
| Document Number | 0000143423 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 143423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619232, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
| Document Number | 143424 |
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| Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 143424 |
| Name | MICHIGAN MUTUAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PORT HURON, MI 48060 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2048 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
| Document Number | 0000143422 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 143422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25921 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619232, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9232 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25921 Columbia Way was $4,630, up 0.1% 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 | $525,000 (+49.31%) Land $105,000 Building $420,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,630.00 (+0.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $351,629 Land $66,929 Building $284,700 |
| 2024 | $4,625.00 (+3.19%) | |
| 2023 | $4,482.00 (+0.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $337,978 Land $64,331 Building $273,647 |
| 2022 | $4,444.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 25921 Columbia Way 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 | 6 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 25921 Columbia Way is extreme, ranking above 96% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 96% of the US · above 85% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BEAR VALLEY CSD serves 5,592 people · EPA ID CA1510038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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