Whispering Oaks. This property is beautiful and gracious appointed to the mountainside with majestic oaks and pines surrounding. 4 Bedrooms and a study or office. Gorgeous wood doors lead you into a stylish and sophisticated home with mesmerizing views of Tehachapi Valley. 3 car garage. Detached workshop used to be a RV garage but seller converted to closed door workshop. Private well. Landscaped yard in rear of home (which you see from street) is fenced. Very private entry with the peaceful solitude of natures best.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
4.11 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Clough•DRE #01087650• Linda Clough, BROKER
Whispering Oaks. This property is beautiful and gracious appointed to the mountainside with majestic oaks and pines surrounding. 4 Bedrooms and a study or office. Gorgeous wood doors lead you into a stylish and sophisticated home with mesmerizing views of Tehachapi Valley. 3 car garage. Detached workshop used to be a RV garage but seller converted to closed door workshop. Private well. Landscaped yard in rear of home (which you see from street) is fenced. Very private entry with the peaceful solitude of natures best.
Public Records
Dec 11, 2009
Sold
$580,000
$190/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,005 (+0.7%)
$474,725 + $120,181
$594,906
2024
$6,956 (+3.7%)
$474,725 + $120,181
$594,906
2023
$6,711 (+0.8%)
$465,417 + $117,825
$583,242
2022
$6,655 (+0.1%)
$465,417 + $117,825
$583,242
2021
$6,645 (−0.7%)
$447,346 + $113,250
$560,596
2020
$6,695
$438,575 + $111,030
$549,605
2019
$6,694 (+3.7%)
$434,078 + $109,892
$543,970
2018
$6,454 (+0.1%)
$425,567 + $107,738
$533,305
2017
$6,446 (+2.8%)
$409,043 + $103,555
$512,598
2016
$6,271 (−14.2%)
$409,043 + $103,555
$512,598
2015
$7,313 (+1.1%)
$401,023 + $101,525
$502,548
2014
$7,231
$203,606 + $400,137
$603,743
Tax history for 19359 Backes Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,005 (+0.7%)
$474,725 + $120,181
$594,906
2024
$6,956 (+3.7%)
$474,725 + $120,181
$594,906
2023
$6,711 (+0.8%)
$465,417 + $117,825
$583,242
2022
$6,655 (+0.1%)
$465,417 + $117,825
$583,242
2021
$6,645 (−0.7%)
$447,346 + $113,250
$560,596
2020
$6,695
$438,575 + $111,030
$549,605
2019
$6,694 (+3.7%)
$434,078 + $109,892
$543,970
2018
$6,454 (+0.1%)
$425,567 + $107,738
$533,305
2017
$6,446 (+2.8%)
$409,043 + $103,555
$512,598
2016
$6,271 (−14.2%)
$409,043 + $103,555
$512,598
2015
$7,313 (+1.1%)
$401,023 + $101,525
$502,548
2014
$7,231
$203,606 + $400,137
$603,743
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
3,058
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
37822073000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
E(5)
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 new single-family dwelling
Construct a new single-family home with an attached garage and patio.
New construction
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.
Formal Living Room, Separated Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Area, Indoor Utility, Split Wing
Heating & Cooling: Central A/C, Central Heat
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Tile
Exterior Features
Additional Buildings: Shop
Exterior Material: Stucco
Patio: Covered
Sprinklers: Front (Auto)
Land & Farm Information
Census Tract: 60.07
Acres: 4.1118
Lot Information
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
Property Information
Occupant Type: Owner
Has RV Space
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer/Water: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupancy: Owner
School Information
Jr. High School: Jacobsen
Elementary School: Tompkins
Senior High School: Tehachapi
Location Information
Directions: Take a left onto Backes Lane from Highline. Pavement will end and the first home on the right is Whispering Oaks turn right up driveway to home
Cross Street: Oak Pass
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,058
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Kern County
APN: 37822073000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tompkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Jacobsen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
2/10
Tehachapi High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 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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