Kern County property record for 26280 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-042-06-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 314-042-06-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,849 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 505 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314042060 |
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| Street Address | 26280 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 101 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 314-042-06-00-2
Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN BEAR CAPITAL INIC |
| May 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| May 10, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLDEN BEAR CAPITAL INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201953886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0070410782 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER TTL LOS ANGELES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000009562 |
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| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221009562 |
| Name | GOLDEN BEAR CAPITAL INIC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92131 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000053887 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 24101 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 93561, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000053886 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219053886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26280 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238 |
| Document Number | 0000053888 |
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| Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219053888 |
| Name | GOLDEN BEAR CAPITAL INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,698.00 (+0.14%) | $263,258 (+4.04%) Land $55,774 Building $207,484 |
| 2024 | $3,693.00 (+3.07%) | |
| 2023 | $3,583.00 (+0.84%) | $253,037 Land $53,609 Building $199,428 |
| 2022 | $3,553.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 79% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 60 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BEAR VALLEY CSD serves 5,592 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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