Kern County property record for 26300 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-042-07-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 314-042-07-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 314042078 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO. 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26300 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NATIONS LENDING CORP |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246999 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024162 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000024162 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224024162 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000006999 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224006999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000007000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224007000 |
| Name | NATIONS LENDING CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26300 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000102414 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218102414 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOWELL, AR 72745 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26300 Columbia Way was $4,421, up 114% 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 | $332,928 (+2%) Land $72,828 Building $260,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,421.00 (+113.99%) | $326,400 Land $71,400 Building $255,000 |
| 2024 | $2,066.00 (+2.73%) | |
| 2023 | $2,011.00 (+1%) | $116,681 Land $29,535 Building $87,146 |
| 2022 | $1,991.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 26300 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 26300 Columbia Way is very high, ranking above 94% 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 | 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.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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