Kern County property record for 1048 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,800 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,550,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 032-520-16-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 032-520-16-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 9,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032520165 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1048 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2743 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Regional Shopping Center, Mall |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7530 , LOT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 7530 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
1048 Kern St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 200 PASEO VERDE PW # 260, 260, HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202425949 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1048 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2743 |
| Document Number | 0000025949 |
| Map Reference | MB 32 PG 145 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224025949 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Title Company | COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE COMPANY/PUG, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 PASEO VERDE PKWY #260 # 260, 260, HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1048 Kern St was $12,117, down 52.4% from the year before.
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 | $946,764 (+2%) Land $78,030 Building $868,734 | |
| 2025 | $12,117.00 (-52.36%) | $928,200 Land $76,500 Building $851,700 |
| 2024 | $25,437.00 (+4.81%) | |
| 2023 | $24,269.00 (+1.55%) | $2,035,938 Land $194,391 Building $1,841,547 |
| 2022 | $23,898.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1048 Kern St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1048 Kern St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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