Kern County property record for 517 Oakwood St, Tehachapi, CA 93561
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,927 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 416-355-08-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 416-355-08-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,634 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 416 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 416355089 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 OAKWOOD ST |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93561-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2995 , BLOCK , LOT 25 |
| Legal Tract | 2995 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TEHACHAPI |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 6101 |
517 Oakwood St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11501 CAMERON CANYON RD, TEHACHAPI, CA 93501-7720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RPM MORTGAGE INC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARC HOME LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013105694 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 517 OAKWOOD ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE GUARANTEE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217005062 |
| Name | RPM MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 517 OAKWOOD ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 OAKWOOD ST, TEHACHAPI, CA 93561-1901 |
| Document Number | 0000010561 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221010561 |
| Name | ARC HOME LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Oakwood St was $1,927.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Tehachapi City |
| Unified School District | Tehachapi Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $155,035 (+2%) Land $31,253 Building $123,782 | |
| 2025 | $1,927.00 | $151,996 Land $30,641 Building $121,355 |
| 2023 | $1,841.00 (+1.21%) | $146,096 Land $29,452 Building $116,644 |
| 2022 | $1,819.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 Oakwood St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 517 Oakwood St is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF TEHACHAPI serves 9,094 people · EPA ID CA1510020 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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