Kern County property record for 106 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,131 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,428 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-252-14-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-252-14-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,427 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,541 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,131 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199252149 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 106 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 63 , LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| May 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201764445 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 106 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
| Document Number | 0000064445 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217064445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 106 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
| Document Number | 0000064446 |
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| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217064446 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 106 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
| Document Number | 0000064444 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 106 BUCHANAN ST TAFT CA 932682122, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| 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 | $179,885 (+2%) Land $29,011 Building $150,874 | |
| 2025 | $3,428.00 (+13.25%) | $176,359 (+4.04%) Land $28,443 Building $147,916 |
| 2023 | $3,027.00 (+6.66%) | $169,513 Land $27,340 Building $142,173 |
| 2022 | $2,838.00 |
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 D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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