26180 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 26180 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size1.38 acres (60,548 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$3,075 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Line of Credit
May 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN314-034-01-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN314-034-01-00-8
Alternative APNs
  • 314-034-01-8
  • 3140340100
  • 31403401

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft
2nd Floor Area960 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area60,548 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number314034018
Street Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY
CityTEHACHAPI
StateCA
Zip93561-9239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE(1) RS
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 107
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 3430
Legal Tract3430
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number107
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionTEHACHAPI
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract6010

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
May 12, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 2, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016155677
Prior Transfer DateJun 24, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000116378
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9239
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9239

Mortgage

Document Number0000132793
DateOct 31, 2025
Instrument225132793
Lender
NameHOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressISELIN, NJ 08830
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueAug 6, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateMay 12, 2020
Property Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9239
Document Number0000059320
Map ReferenceMB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Instrument220059320
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address26180 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9239

Mortgage

Document Number0000059321
DateMay 12, 2020
Instrument220059321
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 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$213,076 (+2%) Land $41,429 Building $171,647
2025$3,075.00 (+0.16%)$208,899 (+4.04%) Land $40,617 Building $168,282
2024$3,070.00 (+2.99%)
2023$2,981.00 (+0.91%)$200,790 Land $39,041 Building $161,749
2022$2,954.00

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 Policies6 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

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

Wildfire RiskExtreme
above 95% of the US · above 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood2% 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 SystemBEAR VALLEY CSD
serves 5,592 people · EPA ID CA1510038
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead4 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Race Communications
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon.

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