520 Merion Way is a 1,998 square foot house on a 9,148 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Tehachapi data, we estimate the home's value is $401,717.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$401,717
$8,000 since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.8% lower than the average sale price ($413K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,079 (+1.2%)
$9,108 + $73,522
$82,630
2024
$1,066 (+4.0%)
$9,108 + $73,522
$82,630
2023
$1,026 (+1.8%)
$8,930 + $72,081
$81,011
2022
$1,008 (+5.4%)
$8,930 + $72,081
$81,011
2021
$956 (+1.5%)
$8,584 + $69,283
$77,867
2020
$942 (+0.2%)
$8,416 + $67,925
$76,341
2019
$940 (+3.5%)
$8,330 + $67,229
$75,559
2018
$909 (+0.9%)
$8,167 + $65,911
$74,078
2017
$900 (+2.2%)
$7,850 + $63,352
$71,202
2016
$881 (+4.8%)
$7,850 + $63,352
$71,202
2015
$841 (+1.1%)
$7,697 + $62,110
$69,807
2014
$832
$7,434 + $59,980
$67,414
Tax history for 520 Merion Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,079 (+1.2%)
$9,108 + $73,522
$82,630
2024
$1,066 (+4.0%)
$9,108 + $73,522
$82,630
2023
$1,026 (+1.8%)
$8,930 + $72,081
$81,011
2022
$1,008 (+5.4%)
$8,930 + $72,081
$81,011
2021
$956 (+1.5%)
$8,584 + $69,283
$77,867
2020
$942 (+0.2%)
$8,416 + $67,925
$76,341
2019
$940 (+3.5%)
$8,330 + $67,229
$75,559
2018
$909 (+0.9%)
$8,167 + $65,911
$74,078
2017
$900 (+2.2%)
$7,850 + $63,352
$71,202
2016
$881 (+4.8%)
$7,850 + $63,352
$71,202
2015
$841 (+1.1%)
$7,697 + $62,110
$69,807
2014
$832
$7,434 + $59,980
$67,414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-1
Single Family Residential Zone
The R-1 zone is applied to areas of Tehachapi that are appropriate for the development of low-density residential dwellings of a single family dwelling type. The R-1 zone establishes neighborhoods that preserve and protect a single family residential character, while also allowing for a variety of housing opportunities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Educational/school
May 14, 2026 • Final
Residential mechanical
Replace the heating and air conditioning system with a similar unit in the same location. Install additional ductwork.
HVAC
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood Frame/Metal
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,998
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,438
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,260
Building Sq. Ft: 2,438
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 2175 , BLOCK , LOT 14
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: 14
Acres: 0.21
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: SGL FAM RES ON R-1 ZONED LND
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,998
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Kern County
APN: 41629302003
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tompkins Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Jacobsen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
Tehachapi High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
6 days above 90° expected this year, 14 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
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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.
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6.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$382,000 – $462,000
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