Kern County property record for 27000 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,785 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,862 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-062-04-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 314-062-04-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,785 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,083 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 621 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 88,862 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 298 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 314062043 |
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| Street Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3430 , BLOCK , LOT 13 |
| Legal Tract | 3430 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
27000 Columbia Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DIGNIFIED HM LNS |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI DIGNIFIED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017171539 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9237 |
| Document Number | 0000083638 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619237, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9237 |
| Document Number | 0000083638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 83638 |
| Name | DIGNIFIED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 28, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9237 |
| Document Number | 0000171539 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 171539 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $341.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27000 COLUMBIA WAY TEHACHAPI CA 935619237, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9237 |
| Document Number | 171540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 171540 |
| Name | DIGNIFIED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 13, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27000 Columbia Way was $4,643 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.
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 | $359,774 (+2%) Land $75,435 Building $284,339 | |
| 2025 | $4,643.00 (+0.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,720 Land $73,956 Building $278,764 |
| 2024 | $4,637.00 (+3.18%) | |
| 2023 | $4,494.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $339,026 Land $71,085 Building $267,941 |
| 2022 | $4,456.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 27000 Columbia Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 27000 Columbia Way is very high, ranking above 94% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 94% of the US · above 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% 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.
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