Kern County property record for 26480 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 1.13 acres (49,223 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,815 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-043-05-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 314-043-05-00-6 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,520 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 49,223 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 555 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314043050 |
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| Street Address | 26480 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 26480 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9236 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 4, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199826724 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000078318 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26480 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9236 |
| Document Number | 0000099062 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220099062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| 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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| Address | 26480 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9236 |
| Document Number | 0000099063 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220099063 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $189,955 (+2%) Land $35,816 Building $154,139 | |
| 2025 | $2,815.00 (+0.18%) | $186,231 (+4.04%) Land $35,114 Building $151,117 |
| 2024 | $2,810.00 (+2.97%) | |
| 2023 | $2,729.00 (+0.89%) | $179,002 Land $33,751 Building $145,251 |
| 2022 | $2,705.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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