Kern County property record for 26220 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,175 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,451 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-042-03-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 314-042-03-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,039 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,627 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 548 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314042037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26220 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 104 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 104 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26220 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26220 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058610 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26220 Columbia Way was $4,451 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $342,675 (+2%) Land $81,152 Building $261,523 | |
| 2025 | $4,451.00 (+0.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $335,957 Land $79,561 Building $256,396 |
| 2024 | $4,445.00 (+3.16%) | |
| 2023 | $4,309.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,913 Land $76,472 Building $246,441 |
| 2022 | $4,271.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26220 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 26220 Columbia Way is extreme, ranking above 97% 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 97% of the US · above 86% 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 60 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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