Kern County property record for 26601 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 2.24 acres (97,574 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-071-05-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 314-071-05-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,911 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 97,574 sqft (2.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314071051 |
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| Street Address | 26601 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 3430 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
Source: Kern County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26601 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016128643 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000136316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26601 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9224 |
| Document Number | 0000136316 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 93-118 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220136316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 26601 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9224 |
| Document Number | 0000136315 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220136315 |
| Name | DIGNIFIED HOME LOANS |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
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 | $4,178.00 (+0.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,190 (+4.04%) Land $69,632 Building $242,558 |
| 2024 | $4,172.00 (+3.14%) | |
| 2023 | $4,045.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,069 Land $66,929 Building $233,140 |
| 2022 | $4,010.00 |
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 93% of the US · above 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 1% 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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