Kern County property record for 104 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,041 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale Sep 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-440-32-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 031-440-32-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,041 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031440324 |
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| Street Address | 104 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 38 , LOT 3&P4 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5 ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer LAWYERS TITLE-IE |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253946 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000123286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 104 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3518 |
| Document Number | 0000173889 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 173889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE-IE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8505 SCOTCH PINE CT BAKERSFIELD CA 933112675, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2675 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 104 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3518 |
| Document Number | 0000130700 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 130700 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $190,740 (+235.3%) Land $57,222 Building $133,518 | |
| 2025 | $1,987.00 (+10.63%) | $56,887 (+4.04%) Land $22,754 Building $34,133 |
| 2023 | $1,796.00 (+7.67%) | $54,679 Land $21,871 Building $32,808 |
| 2022 | $1,668.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 457 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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