Kern County property record for 26801 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.08 acres (91,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $183,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-071-10-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 314-071-10-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,549 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 496 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 91,040 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 17 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314071101 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26801 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 48 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26801 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201695003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 26801 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9234 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26801 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9234 |
| Document Number | 0000055557 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222055557 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $236,747 (+2%) Land $47,348 Building $189,399 | |
| 2025 | $3,260.00 (-13.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,106 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $185,686 |
| 2024 | $3,749.00 (+18.75%) | |
| 2023 | $3,157.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,095 Land $44,618 Building $178,477 |
| 2022 | $3,128.00 |
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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