26780 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Property Records

Kern County property record for 26780 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,095 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	1.41 acres (61,420 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$590,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$7,111 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`314-072-08-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`314-072-08-00-7`
Alternative APNs	`314-072-08-3` `3140720800` `31407208`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,095 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,595 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,775 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	61,420 sqft (1.41 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	465 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	35 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	314072083
Street Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY
City	TEHACHAPI
State	CA
Zip	93561-9231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	E(1) RS
Legal Description	TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 27
Legal Subdivision	TRACT NO. 3430
Legal Tract	3430
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	27
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	TEHACHAPI
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	6010

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of October 13, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1325 DATE PALM DR, PALMDALE, CA 93551-4344
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 25, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE MORTGAGE
Jul 24, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 11, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY
Aug 11, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Feb 16, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026114892
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 17, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0000136250
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2026
Property Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231
Document Number	0000114892
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2026
Instrument	2026114892
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$65,549.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1325 DATE PALM DR, PALMDALE, CA 93551-4344

Mortgage

Document Number	0000114893,
Date	Sep 25, 2026
Instrument	2026114893

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2023
Property Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231
Document Number	0000085083
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2023
Instrument	223085083
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 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	3520 GIDDINGS RANCH RD, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3805

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2022
Property Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231
Document Number	0000124272
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 98-118
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2022
Instrument	222124272
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY

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	3520 GIDDINGS RANCH RD, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3805

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 11, 2022
Property Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231
Document Number	0000124273
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 93-118
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2022
Instrument	222124273
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022
Title Company	CONSUMERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3520 GIDDINGS RANCH RD, ALTADENA, CA 91001-3805

Mortgage

Document Number	0000124274
Date	Aug 11, 2022
Instrument	222124274

Lender

Name	PMAC LENDING SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2017
Property Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231
Document Number	0000021014
Map Reference	MB20 PG93-118
Instrument Date	Jan 9, 2017
Instrument	0217021014
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	26780 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9231

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021015
Date	Feb 16, 2017
Instrument	0217021015

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

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		$572,220 (+2%) Land $171,666 Building $400,554
2025	$7,111.00 (+7.09%)	$561,000 (+12.2%) Land $168,300 Building $392,700
2024	$6,640.00 (+3.23%)
2023	$6,432.00 (+94.32%)	$500,000 Land $90,000 Building $410,000
2022	$3,310.00

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 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.

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 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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