Kern County property record for 26340 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-042-09-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 314-042-09-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,251 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 945 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314042094 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26340 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 98 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26340 Columbia Way is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24380 SERRA PL, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8322 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| May 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 29, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066278 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26340 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26340 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000125321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221125321 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 26340 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000066278 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 66278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 24380 SERRA PL TEHACHAPI CA 935618322, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8322 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 26340 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9241 |
| Document Number | 0000066277 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 66277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 24380 SERRA PL TEHACHAPI CA 935618322, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-8322 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26340 Columbia Way was $3,302, up 0.2% 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 | $233,272 (+2%) Land $29,949 Building $203,323 | |
| 2025 | $3,302.00 (+0.15%) | $228,699 Land $29,362 Building $199,337 |
| 2024 | $3,297.00 (+3.03%) | |
| 2023 | $3,200.00 (+0.88%) | $219,821 Land $28,223 Building $191,598 |
| 2022 | $3,172.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26340 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 26340 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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