Kern County property record for 28961 N Lower Valley Rd, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,229 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 323-051-17-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 323-051-17-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,481 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 101 sqft |
| Patio Area | 37 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 323051177 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28961 N LOWER VALLEY RD |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-9637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3431 , BLOCK , LOT 395 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR VALLEY ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 3431 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 395 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 6009 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28961 N LOWER VALLEY RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014162440 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000138881 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 28961 N LOWER VALLEY RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9637 |
| Document Number | 0000138881 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 73-95 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223138881 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2023 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 28961 N LOWER VALLEY RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-9637 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000138882 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223138882 |
| Name | NATIONS LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
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 | $226,776 (+2%) Land $42,900 Building $183,876 | |
| 2025 | $3,229.00 (+2.77%) | $222,330 (+4.04%) Land $42,059 Building $180,271 |
| 2024 | $3,142.00 (+3.05%) | |
| 2023 | $3,049.00 (+0.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $213,699 Land $40,427 Building $173,272 |
| 2022 | $3,020.00 |
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 | 7 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 | High above 84% of the US · above 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 40 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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