Kern County property record for 26561 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 1.99 acres (86,684 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jan 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-071-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 314-071-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,967 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 86,684 sqft (1.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 2,187 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 314071044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26561 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 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3430 IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
26561 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26561 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20099180 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079455 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26561 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26561 COLUMBIA WAY, BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS, CA 93561-9240 |
| Document Number | 0000033492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222033492 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26561 Columbia Way was $6,617 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Unified School District | Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,617.00 (+0.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $524,956 Land $206,030 Building $318,926 |
| 2024 | $6,612.00 (+3.25%) | |
| 2023 | $6,404.00 (+0.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $504,575 Land $198,031 Building $306,544 |
| 2022 | $6,352.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 26561 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 26561 Columbia Way is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of 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.
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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