Storybook Alpine CottageIf you've been dreaming of a simpler lifestyle without giving up modern conveniences, this 2 bedroom home offers the perfect balance. This floorplan is both open and inviting, with 2 bedrooms with ensuites; one on each floor, and a powder room on the main floor. Enjoy the beauty of all four seasons, abundant wildlife, fresh mountain air, & endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, or simply unwinding in your own private forest.From the deck, you can soak in sweeping mountain views, stunning sunsets, & even a glimpse of Brite Lake in the distance. You can enjoy your mornings surrounded by nature or relaxing beneath a sky full of stars, every day feels like a getaway.Designed for year-round comfort & sustainability, this home is powered by a solar system with backup batteries, plus a wind turbine and generator for added reliability. A private well provides your water, making this property completely self-sufficient. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, weekend escape, or vacation retreat, this one-of-a-kind mountain cottage offers the rare opportunity to own a truly self-sustaining home in one of Tehachapi's most scenic settings & the convenience of town at a short distance.Come experience the peace, beauty, and independence that only mountain living can provide!
For sale
$325,000
17075 Matterhorn Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561
2beds
1,811sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
3.95 Acres Lot
$328,700 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Surrounded by natureStunning sunsets
- 30 days |
- 4,808 |
- 329 |
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Listed by:
Jennie Settelmeyer 661-618-3790,
BHGRE Platinum Realty Group
Source: TAAR,MLS#: 9994281Originating MLS: Tehachapi MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Enclosed Patio, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Utility Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,811
- Total interior livable area: 1,811 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 3.95 Acres
- Features: Bluff, Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Steep Slope, Views, Many Trees, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 32512005
- Lease amount: $0
- Zoning: E2.5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2000
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Tehachapi
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $271,675
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
Estimated market value
$328,700
$312,000 - $345,000
$2,551/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000-2.4%$179/sqft |
Source: TAAR #9994281 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  GAVAR #22008278 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2022 | Price change | $333,000-8.8%$184/sqft |
Source: GAVAR #22008278 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $365,000+62.2%$202/sqft |
Source: GAVAR #22008278 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2015 | Sold | $225,000+1566.7%$124/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/1998 | Sold | $13,500$7/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $271,675 +2% |
| 2025 | $1,229 -1% | $266,349 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,241 -1.2% | $261,127 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,256 -5.6% | $256,007 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,330 | $250,989 +2% |
| 2021 | -- | $246,068 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,043 +0% | $243,546 |
| 2019 | $3,043 +3.7% | $243,546 +4% |
| 2018 | $2,936 +0.1% | $234,090 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,932 +2.7% | $229,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,854 +6.8% | $225,000 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $2,671 +1.1% | $217,958 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,643 | $213,690 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $212,727 +2% |
| 2012 | $2,462 +1.8% | $208,559 +2% |
| 2011 | $2,418 +0.6% | $204,472 +0.8% |
| 2010 | $2,404 -1.1% | $202,946 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $2,430 +0.8% | $203,429 +2% |
| 2008 | $2,410 +2% | $199,442 +2% |
| 2007 | $2,363 +6.5% | $195,533 +2% |
| 2006 | $2,219 -5.5% | $191,701 +2% |
| 2005 | $2,349 +2.4% | $187,944 |
| 2004 | $2,294 +2% | $187,944 +1.9% |
| 2003 | $2,248 | $184,502 +4% |
| 2002 | $2,248 +6.8% | $177,341 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,105 | $173,865 +167.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,045 |
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Neighborhood: 93561
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cummings Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 2/10Jacobsen Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Tehachapi High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
- $16,9202.82 acres17010 Matterhorn Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561Off Market
- $15,4562.54 acres17020 Matterhorn Dr, Tehachapi, CA 93561Off Market
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