26560 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 26560 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,823 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	1.11 acres (48,352 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$490,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill	$6,991 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`314-072-15-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`314-072-15-00-7`
Alternative APNs	`314-072-15-8` `3140721500` `31407215`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,823 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,199 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,823 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	48,352 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	1,098 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	278 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	314072158
Street Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY
City	TEHACHAPI
State	CA
Zip	93561-9240
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	E(1) RS
Legal Description	TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 34
Legal Subdivision	BEAR VALLEY
Legal Tract	3430
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	34
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	TEHACHAPI
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	6010

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 10, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 10, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Oct 4, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017133526
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 28, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000143797
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2023
Property Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240
Document Number	0000095439
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2023
Instrument	223095439
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240

August 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2023
Property Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240
Document Number	0000095440
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2023
Instrument	223095440
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2017
Property Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240
Document Number	0000133526
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2017
Instrument	133526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$539.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	26560 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619240, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240

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		$568,681 (+2%) Land $69,632 Building $499,049
2025	$6,991.00 (+0.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$557,531 (+4.04%) Land $68,267 Building $489,264
2024	$6,986.00 (+3.27%)
2023	$6,765.00 (+0.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$535,883 Land $65,617 Building $470,266
2022	$6,710.00

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 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.

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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