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971 W VALLEY BLVD

TEHACHAPI, CA 93561
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,253 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$775 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$43,065 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,469
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,596
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,222

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
71
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
87
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
44
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
14
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKERN
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 13 ft²Porch · 115 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Tompkins Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Jacobsen Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Tehachapi High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Tehachapi Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93561These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.285

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,614
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.82 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,622
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

971 W Valley Blvd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Tehachapi 93561
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Kern County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Tehachapi 93561

How it measures up in Tehachapi 93561

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tehachapi 93561.

Living area1,253 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,694 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.53 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 971 W Valley Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTehachapi 93561Kern County
Living areabigger than1,253 ft²19% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac62% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19493% of homes12% of homes

About 971 W Valley Blvd

When did 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA last sell?

971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA?

971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,253 square feet of living space.

When was 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA built?

971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA?

971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA is assigned to Tompkins Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Jacobsen Middle School (middle), rated D; Tehachapi High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Tehachapi Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA compare to other homes in Tehachapi 93561?

Among the 12,174 homes in Tehachapi 93561, it is bigger than 19% of them (1,253 ft² against a typical 1,694 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.53 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1949 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 W Valley Blvd, Tehachapi, CA was $775. The county assessed it at $43,065.

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