Kern County property record for 1002 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,400 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,560,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 032-520-21-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 032-520-21-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,400 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032520215 |
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| Street Address | 1002 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2739 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | GC |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7530 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP NO. 7530 |
| Legal Tract | 7530 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 S FRONT ST, 8700, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024125433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1002 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2739 |
| Document Number | 0000018010 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 142 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 222018010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 2198, MEMPHIS, TN 38101-2198 |
| Mail Care Of | AUTOZONE INC |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Taft City |
| Elementary School District | Taft City School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Taft Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,591,200 (+2%) Land $306,000 Building $1,285,200 | |
| 2025 | $18,468.00 (+18.67%) | $1,560,000 (+19.68%) Land $300,000 Building $1,260,000 |
| 2024 | $15,563.00 (+4.47%) | |
| 2023 | $14,897.00 (+1.13%) | $1,303,488 Land $608,296 Building $695,192 |
| 2022 | $14,730.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves 20,585 people · EPA ID CA1510022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 381 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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