Kern County property record for 26201 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,165 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-041-11-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 314-041-11-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,165 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,853 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,165 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 688 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 314041112 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 82 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26201 Columbia Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPITAL LENDING |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHANGE LENDING LLC |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202349076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000086036 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202686036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLU |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust, 221 |
| Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000086036, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202686036 |
| Name | CAPITAL LENDING |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000049076 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223049076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000049077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223049077 |
| Name | CHANGE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26201 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000110638 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220110638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14465 SALINE DR, EASTVALE, CA 92880-3770 |
| Document Number | 0000110639 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220110639 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26201 Columbia Way was $8,277, up % 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 | $676,051 (+2%) Land $106,120 Building $569,931 | |
| 2025 | $8,277.00 (+0.02%) | $662,796 Land $104,040 Building $558,756 |
| 2024 | $8,275.00 (+39.47%) | |
| 2023 | $5,933.00 (+0.8%) | $456,735 Land $93,636 Building $363,099 |
| 2022 | $5,886.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26201 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 26201 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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