Golden Hills is Tehachapi’s most desired community
No community in the Tehachapi area is more sought-after than Golden Hills. This sprawling residential development lies across the golden grassy hills of the Tehachapi Mountains. It provides a middle ground between a tract development and a rural mountain community. “People love Golden Hills because they get all the nature and views that the area has to offer without having to live on a big horse property with acres of land to deal with,” says Realtor Lorena Eneriz-Semerenko, leader of the Semerenko Team with Re/Max All-Pro Lancaster. Homes in Golden Hills sit on third- to half-acre lots, giving residents ample privacy and access to the outdoors while being in a developed community just a few miles from places to shop and dine.
Most of the homes in Golden Hills have large plots of land and great views of the surrounding mountains.
The homes of Golden Hills are just a short distance from the Tehachapi water tower.
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Homes in East Golden Hills versus West Golden Hills
The bulk of Golden Hills is comprised of tracts of ranch-style and New Traditional homes built between the 1980s and 2000s. However, it can be split into two communities, East Golden Hills and West Golden Hills, on either side of Woodford-Tehachapi Road. “East Golden Hills is completely different than West Golden Hills,” says Eneriz-Semerenko. “East has smaller, lower-priced homes and less views, while West has larger homes and great views of the mountains and open spaces.” West Golden Hills is one of the most desired communities in the Tehachapi area. Homes in East Golden Hills sit closer together in a more suburban fashion, but they’re still a popular option. Small ranch-style homes in East can start around $300,000, while larger homes in West can cost closer to $700,000. The community’s north end offers 2- to 3-acre lots where brand new homes are being built. New spec homes and spacious barndominiums occupy these properties, ranging from $700,000 to $900,000. The area has an overall median price of around $415,000.
The homes of Golden Hills overlook Tehachapi in the valley below.
The east side of Golden Hills offers ranch style homes on smaller lots.
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Hiking and mountain biking in Golden Hills Nature Park
The rolling hills and peaks of the Tehachapi Mountains define the landscape around Golden Hills. Outdoor space is plentiful in any direction and within the community at Golden Hills Nature Park. This expansive recreation area provides miles of trails, including a loop around Tom Sawyer Lake, in the center of the community’s clusters of homes. Freedom Trail is a paved option for smoother walks or rides around the community’s perimeter. Meadowbrook Park is Golden Hills’ more suburban recreation space on the east side. It has a Little League field, a playground and lawn space where dogs are allowed. More hiking and mountain biking trails can be found throughout the surrounding mountains. Tehachapi Mountain Park, 7 miles south, is popular for its wooded trails and elevated views.
A Golden Hills resident carries her young daughter while going on her morning walk.
A father and son enjoy time together playing hoops at Meadowbrook Park.
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The Tehachapi Unified School District
Golden Hills is part of the Tehachapi Unified School District, which gets an overall B-minus grade from Niche. Students follow the same pipeline beginning at Golden Hills Elementary on the community’s south end, rated a C-plus. They continue to Jacobsen Middle, which is also given a C-plus. The journey ends at Tehachapi High, which earns a B.
The sign at Golden Hills Elementary School welcomes students and staff as they enter the campus.
The sign at Tehachapi High School welcomes students and staff as they enter the grounds.
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Saloons, eclectic shops and groceries a few miles away
Golden Hills and neighboring Tehachapi have enough shopping and dining to ensure that people don’t have to drive long distances for any necessities. Commercial activity in Golden Hills is on the south end along West Valley Boulevard. Small strip malls are home to eateries like Mango Haus Lounge and P-Dubs Brew Pub. Some local establishments lean into the California wilderness aesthetic, like Savannah’s Old Town Saloon and the Healthy Hippie Trading Post. Groceries can be found about 2 miles east in Tehachapi. Mountain View Plaza and Tehachapi Town Center have an Albertsons, a Save Mart and a Walmart nearby. More restaurants and shops can be found in these plazas or downtown Tehachapi.
Stop by P-Dubs Brew Pub and sample one of the Tehachapi Mountain Brewing creations.
Nighttime is the right time to meet up with friends at the Mango Haus Lounge in Golden Hills.
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Healthcare in Tehachapi and a 40-mile commute to Bakersfield.
Tehachapi is home to most of the area’s commercial activity. There are small local businesses and larger employees like Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley on the north side of Tehachapi, less than 5 miles from Golden Hills. Bakersfield, the nearest major city, offers much more activity. It’s 40 miles northwest on state Route 58, the only freeway around Golden Hills. Meadows Field Airport is the nearest place for commercial flights, located about 50 miles away on the north side of Bakersfield. However, Golden Hills residents can travel by train from the Amtrak station in downtown Tehachapi, which is only 2 to 3 miles from most homes.
Events throughout the Tehachapi Valley
Although Golden Hills itself doesn't host many events, nearby Tehachapi has a full calendar of activities. The Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District puts on events throughout the region, including Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations as well as a fishing derby at Brite Lake each spring.
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