Kern County property record for 29440 Butterfield Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,952 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 323-311-03-5 |
| Primary APN | 323-311-03-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,191 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 496 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 770 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 52 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 323311035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 29440 BUTTERFIELD WAY |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-7424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E(1) RS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3440 , BLOCK , LOT 315 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS |
| Legal Tract | 3440 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 315 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 6010 |
29440 Butterfield Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29440 BUTTERFIELD WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200373511 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 29440 BUTTERFIELD WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7424 |
| Document Number | 0000026115 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 77-124 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224026115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 29440 BUTTERFIELD WAY, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-7424 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 29440 Butterfield Way was $3,952 with a homeowner's exemption, down 44% 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 | $298,336 (+2%) Land $37,491 Building $260,845 | |
| 2025 | $3,952.00 (-44.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $292,487 Land $36,756 Building $255,731 |
| 2024 | $7,063.00 (+80.78%) | |
| 2023 | $3,907.00 (+0.85%) | $281,131 Land $35,330 Building $245,801 |
| 2022 | $3,874.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 29440 Butterfield 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 | 4 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 29440 Butterfield Way is very high, ranking above 92% of the US, with a 1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Very High above 92% of the US · above 76% 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 27 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 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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