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26600 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 26600 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size1.11 acres (48,352 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$258,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$3,979 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN314-072-14-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN314-072-14-00-4
Alternative APNs
  • 314-072-14-1
  • 3140721400
  • 31407214

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,688 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,220 sqft
2nd Floor Area468 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area48,352 sqft (1.11 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number314072141
Street Address26600 COLUMBIA WAY
CityTEHACHAPI
StateCA
Zip93561-9224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeE(1) RS
Legal DescriptionTRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 33
Legal Tract3430
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionTEHACHAPI
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract6010

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1121 W VALLEY BLVD, I227, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-2171
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KERN SCHOOLS FCU
Jul 26, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 26, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201894285
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000146138
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address26600 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9224
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000131222
DateSep 29, 2017
Instrument0217131222
Lender
NameKERN SCHOOLS FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJul 26, 2018
Property Address26600 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9224
Document Number0000094285
Map ReferenceMB20 PG93-118
Instrument DateJul 9, 2018
Instrument2180094285
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1121 W VALLEY BLVD STE I, I, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-2171

Mortgage

Document Number0000094286
DateJul 26, 2018
Instrument2180094286
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Unified School DistrictTehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$3,979.00 (+0.1%)$287,799 (+4.04%) Land $55,774 Building $232,025
2024$3,975.00 (+3.11%)
2023$3,855.00 (+3.05%)$276,625 Land $53,609 Building $223,016
2022$3,741.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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 RiskVery High
above 92% of the US · above 76% of California
Wildfire Likelihood1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemBEAR VALLEY CSD
serves 5,592 people · EPA ID CA1510038
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2023
Lead4 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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