$635,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025

22176 Vargas Ct Tehachapi, CA 93561

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,497 Sq Ft
229,126 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$254 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mountainous Community
  • 5.26 Acre Lot
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in the heart of highly coveted Bright Valley, this breathtaking 5.26-acre property is a dream come true. Wake up to crisp mountain air and panoramic views of the lake, surrounded by fully fenced, sectioned acreage perfect for your horses, livestock, and garden. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers warmth and charm, featuring a spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook and island, plus a luxurious en-suite ADA bath equipped with pebble-finish shower floor and rainfall shower for ease and comfort. The incredible 5,000 sqft steel-framed barn boasts 8 stalls, a shop, and a tack room, while the fenced horse arena and two canopy-covered shelters complete this equestrian paradise. With a 3-car garage, workshop potential, and 24 paid solar panels for sustainable living, this is where nature, comfort, and self-sufficiency blend seamlessly. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Nester

661 Realty License #02151009 Listed on: 02/16/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Non-Member

Non-Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5.26 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as E(5) RS

Interior Spaces

  • 2,497 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Schools

  • Cummings Elementary School
  • Jacobsen Middle School
  • Tehachapi High School

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Mountainous Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 37931032

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

5.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Solar Owned Leased: Owned
  • Deposit Amount Required: 6500.00
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.2600
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Living Area: 2497.00

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: None of the Above
  • Pool Features: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Uncovered

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Central AC, Central Heat, Wood Burning Stove

Association/Amenities

  • Site Amenities: Horse, Corner, Mountain

Schools

  • High School: Tehachapi
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jacobsen

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: E(5) RS
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 229125.00
  • Parcel #: 37931032

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Cummings

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopf Cheryl
Bought by
Bechel Samuel K and Bechel Lauren
Seller's Agent
Amy Nester
661 Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Non-Member
Non-Member Office
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.31%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$632,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.39%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$392,931
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$240,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2021
Sold by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Chery L
Bought by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Cheryl L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2012
Sold by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Cheryl L
Bought by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,772
Interest Rate
3.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2006
Sold by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Cheryl L
Bought by
Klopfenstein Robert C and Klopfenstein Cheryl L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $635,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,772 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $635,000 -2.3% $254 / Sq Ft
12/18/2024 12/18/24 For Sale $650,000 -- $260 / Sq Ft
Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,832 $415,528 $141,449 $274,079
2024 $4,832 $407,381 $138,676 $268,705
2023 $4,659 $399,394 $135,957 $263,437
2022 $4,616 $391,564 $133,292 $258,272
2021 $4,590 $383,887 $130,679 $253,208
2020 $4,616 $379,952 $129,340 $250,612
2019 $4,614 $379,952 $129,340 $250,612
2018 $4,448 $365,200 $124,318 $240,882
2017 $4,441 $358,040 $121,881 $236,159
2016 $4,319 $351,021 $119,492 $231,529
2015 $4,106 $345,750 $117,698 $228,052
2014 $4,060 $338,978 $115,393 $223,585
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Nester

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amy Nester

    661 Realty

    (916) 896-8996

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Amy Nester
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-Member Non-Member

    Non-Member Office

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Map

Source: Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

MLS Number: 202501910

Bakersfield Association of REALTORS® / GEMLS

APN: 379-310-32-00-4

California Kern County Tehachapi 93561

22176 Vargas Ct, Tehachapi, CA

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