Kern County property record for 26001 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-031-08-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 314-031-08-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,185 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,648 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,185 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314031089 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 154 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 154 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26001 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201753304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9205 |
| Document Number | 0000199523 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221199523 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 308 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9205 |
| Document Number | 0000053304 |
| Map Reference | MB20 PG93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217053304 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 26001 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9205 |
| Document Number | 0000053305 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217053305 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26001 Columbia Way was $2,961 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% 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 | $210,117 (+2%) Land $53,266 Building $156,851 | |
| 2025 | $2,961.00 (+0.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,998 Land $52,222 Building $153,776 |
| 2024 | $2,955.00 (+3.03%) | |
| 2023 | $2,868.00 (+0.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,001 Land $50,196 Building $147,805 |
| 2022 | $2,841.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26001 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 26001 Columbia Way is extreme, ranking above 95% 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 95% of the US · above 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% 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 | 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.
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