Tehachapi, CA Real Estate

Where the windmills meet the mountains, a small town emerges. Tehachapi, population roughly 10,000 is characterized by the hundreds of wind turbines mounted on the mountains over Tehachapi Loop. The Loop was constructed by the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1870s, an inventive solution to the problem of Tehachapi’s elevation; train tracks were constructed in and over tunnels through Tehachapi Pass so that the train would make an entire loop, gathering the necessary speed and elevation to make it through the treacherous mountains.

With endless vegetation, the grassy mountains of Tehachapi shine green in the cooler months. The area boasts a collection of apple and oak trees.

For the last forty-five years, the area has welcomed more than 50,000 people to the city for the Tehachapi Mountain Festival. The event’s car show, pancake breakfast, parade and carnival festivities delight residents of all ages. The annual “Taste of Tehachapi” event bring residents to the heart of downtown where they enjoy samples of local restaurants’ menus. The 4th of July means the annual Hot Dog Festival, and the Summer Wine Walk, a community-wide stroll down the newly revitalized Main Street. Residents rally easily behind local fundraisers like “Dessert Under the Moon” put on by the city’s small library. The town as a whole is incredibly friendly, priding themselves on welcoming wary travelers and tourists alike; locals sign up to volunteer to help Pacific Crest Trail hikers as they come through town.

Tehachapi is served by the Tehachapi Unified School District. The school district is proud to offer quality academic and athletic programs. Some of the schools offer original occupational programs, advanced placement classes, and competitive sports programs.

Friday nights mark weekly gatherings at the Apple Shed, a small but bustling restaurant housed in a barn-like structure; locals play intimate music shows for patrons. Among the most popular menu choices, steaming hot pot pies and turkey, bacon, avocado, and apple sandwiches on sourdough.

Tehachapi had modest summers and cool winters with occasional snow. At roughly 4,000 ft. elevation, Tehachapi enjoys a quality of life available only in the mountains. The city’s Lodge at Woodward West represents a popular tourist location and is located just a mile away from the expansive Horse Thief Golf Course.

Tehachapi offers a number of styles of homes. Rustic homes on the outskirts of the city boast a cabin-like feel while sprawling ranches are favored by horse lovers.

With just around 11,000 people within its city, Tehachapi offers unrivaled beauty, central location and a vibrancy unlike other cities. Smart planning and a number of tourist events make this city on of California’s best kept secrets