Private Retreat !! Nestled in the lower hills of Tehachapi, this charming property will bring you back to nature. The two-story home consists of 3 BD / 1.75 BA with 2,028 SF. Cozy sunroom with wood burning stove, large living room, sewing/craft room, 3/4 bathroom and eat-in kitchen with laundry area are all on the main floor. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an oversized den/office with a private deck. Just steps away from the house is a fully permitted 400 SF detached Studio perfect for a home office, music room, art studio or learning center. Beautiful 2.81 oak studded acres with greenhouse, planter boxes, walking paths and sitting areas that will provide you peace and tranquility. This property is on a private well with a water storage tank. Fantastic country living, with an abundance of nature, yet minutes from town. Come experience all this property has to offer and see why it's not just a house, it's your home!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
2.81 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christy Rabe•DRE #01505500• BHGRE Platinum Realty Group
Bought with Non Member•DRE #000000• Unknown Office
Private Retreat !! Nestled in the lower hills of Tehachapi, this charming property will bring you back to nature. The two-story home consists of 3 BD / 1.75 BA with 2,028 SF. Cozy sunroom with wood burning stove, large living room, sewing/craft room, 3/4 bathroom and eat-in kitchen with laundry area are all on the main floor. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an oversized den/office with a private deck. Just steps away from the house is a fully permitted 400 SF detached Studio perfect for a home office, music room, art studio or learning center. Beautiful 2.81 oak studded acres with greenhouse, planter boxes, walking paths and sitting areas that will provide you peace and tranquility. This property is on a private well with a water storage tank. Fantastic country living, with an abundance of nature, yet minutes from town. Come experience all this property has to offer and see why it's not just a house, it's your home!!
AVMLS #23005154
Nov 22, 2023
Sold
$432,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 10, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
$222/sq ft
Jul 27, 2023
Listed
$465,000
$229/sq ft
GEMLS #202305991
Nov 22, 2023
Sold
$432,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 10, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
$222/sq ft
Jul 27, 2023
Listed
$465,000
$229/sq ft
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Private Retreat !! Nestled in the lower hills of Tehachapi, this charming property will bring you back to nature. The two-story home consists of 3 BD / 1.75 BA with 2,028 SF. Cozy sunroom with wood burning stove, large living room, sewing/craft room, 3/4 bathroom and eat-in kitchen with laundry area are all on the main floor. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an oversized den/office with a private deck. Just steps away from the house is a fully permitted 400 SF detached Studio perfect for a home office, music room, art studio or learning center. Beautiful 2.81 oak studded acres with greenhouse, planter boxes, walking paths and sitting areas that will provide you peace and tranquility. This property is on a private well with a water storage tank. Fantastic country living, with an abundance of nature, yet minutes from town. Come experience all this property has to offer and see why it's not just a house, it's your home!!
CRMLS #V1-19240
Nov 22, 2023
Sold
$432,000
$213/sq ft
Oct 10, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Price Changed
$450,000
$222/sq ft
Jul 26, 2023
Listed
$465,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 6, 2000
Sold
$162,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 1995
Sold
$111,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,236 (+0.7%)
$91,800 + $348,840
$440,640
2024
$5,199 (+81.8%)
$91,800 + $348,840
$440,640
2023
$2,860 (+1.1%)
$73,853 + $173,117
$246,970
2022
$2,829 (+1.4%)
$73,853 + $173,117
$246,970
2021
$2,791 (−0.2%)
$70,986 + $166,396
$237,382
2020
$2,798
$69,595 + $163,134
$232,729
2019
$2,796 (+3.7%)
$68,882 + $161,462
$230,344
2018
$2,696 (+0.2%)
$67,532 + $158,297
$225,829
2017
$2,691
$64,910 + $152,152
$217,062
Tax history for 19185 Rice Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,236 (+0.7%)
$91,800 + $348,840
$440,640
2024
$5,199 (+81.8%)
$91,800 + $348,840
$440,640
2023
$2,860 (+1.1%)
$73,853 + $173,117
$246,970
2022
$2,829 (+1.4%)
$73,853 + $173,117
$246,970
2021
$2,791 (−0.2%)
$70,986 + $166,396
$237,382
2020
$2,798
$69,595 + $163,134
$232,729
2019
$2,796 (+3.7%)
$68,882 + $161,462
$230,344
2018
$2,696 (+0.2%)
$67,532 + $158,297
$225,829
2017
$2,691
$64,910 + $152,152
$217,062
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.81 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,428
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
37821129007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
E(1)
Estate District
The purpose of the Estate (E) district is to designate areas suitable for larger lot residential living environments. Uses are limited to those typical of and compatible with quiet residential neighborhoods. The minimum lot size shall be 10,890 sq ft unless the E district is combined with the Lot Size combining district (Chapter 19.54 of this title) where a larger minimum lot size is specified. The minimum lot size may be reduced when any E district is combined with the Cluster (CL) combining district (Chapter 19.58 of this title). Agricultural uses permitted in the E district are accessory uses and shall not be established until a primary use is established.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential alteration
Repair a fire damaged residence.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Converted Garage, Driveway Level
Has Parking
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, In Kitchen
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Built In Range
Has Appliances
In Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Room Information
Art Studio, Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up, Living Room, Family Room
Fireplace Information
See Remarks, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Vinyl, Tile
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Propane
Has Heating
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan
Levels: Two
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Shed
Fencing: Wood
Has Fence
Construction Materials: Frame, Log Siding
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Lot Shape-Irregular, Rocks, Treed Lot, Steep Slope, Sprinklers None
Property Information
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Public Records
Parcel Number: 37821129
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Water Connected, See Remarks, Propane
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous, Rural
School Information
Elementary School: Other
Middle Or Junior School: Other
High School: Other
Elementary School 2: OTHER
Middle Or Junior School 2: OTHER
High School 2: OTHER
Location Information
Latitude: 35.09790300
Longitude: -118.49141200
Directions: From Tucker, Right on Highline, Left on Water Canyon, Right on Rice, first house on Right.
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Unpaved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.81 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Kern County
APN: 37821129007
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 74
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 74
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Christina
List Agent Last Name: Rabe
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Platinum Realty Group
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Non
Buyer Agent Last Name: Non Member
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Unknown Office
Around this home
Schools
Tompkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Jacobsen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
2/10
Tehachapi High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
8/10 Fire Factor
30% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
0 hot days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
20 unhealthy days expected this year, 29 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tehachapi, CA • 93561
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 6.1 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.