Kern County property record for 26701 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.01 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $302,500 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-071-07-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 314-071-07-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,519 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 10 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314071077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26701 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(2 1/2) R |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26701 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014132169 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000127577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26701 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26701 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231 |
| Document Number | 0000027620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222027620 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
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 | $370,822 (+2%) Land $61,290 Building $309,532 | |
| 2025 | $4,847.00 (+0.08%) | $363,552 (+4.04%) Land $60,089 Building $303,463 |
| 2024 | $4,843.00 (+3.15%) | |
| 2023 | $4,695.00 (+0.82%) | $349,436 Land $57,756 Building $291,680 |
| 2022 | $4,657.00 |
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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