26281 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 26281 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,594 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	1.1 acres (47,916 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$447,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$5,906 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Mortgage Feb 2024 Line of Credit + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`314-041-09-00-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`314-041-09-00-4`
Alternative APNs	`314-041-09-6` `3140410900` `31404109`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,594 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,402 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,594 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	47,916 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	562 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	246 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	314041096
Street Address	26281 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 84
Legal Subdivision	BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS
Legal Tract	3430
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	84
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	TEHACHAPI
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	6010

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 29, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC
Feb 1, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIGURE LENDING LLC
Sep 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC
Aug 8, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer LENNAR TITLE
Aug 9, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Jul 18, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KERN FED CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202394254
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 17, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000089989
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010146
Date	Jan 29, 2026
Instrument	226010146

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PALMDALE, CA 93551

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2024
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011821
Date	Feb 1, 2024
Instrument	224011821

Lender

Name	FIGURE LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 31, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

Mortgage

Document Number	0000111716
Date	Sep 15, 2023
Instrument	223111716

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PALMDALE, CA 93551

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

August 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2023
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Document Number	0000094254
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument Date	Jul 25, 2023
Instrument	223094254
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2023
Title Company	LENNAR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2019
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Document Number	0000099177
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2019
Instrument	99177
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$341.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619238, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jul 18, 2018
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Document Number	0000089989
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	89989
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619238, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238
Document Number	0000068044
Instrument Date	May 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE OFS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	26281 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619238, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9238

Mortgage

Document Number	0000068044
Date	May 30, 2017
Instrument	68044

Lender

Name	KERN FED CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	May 29, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Kern County
Unified School District	Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$465,058 (+2%) Land $88,434 Building $376,624
2025	$5,906.00 (+0.05%)	$455,940 (+39.92%) Land $86,700 Building $369,240
2024	$5,903.00 (+33.46%)
2023	$4,423.00 (+0.82%)	$325,862 Land $68,325 Building $257,537
2022	$4,387.00

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 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Very High above 94% of the US · above 79% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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