Kern County property record for 1111 Bell Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,111 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,757 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 032-412-16-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 032-412-16-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,237 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,111 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 032412165 |
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| Street Address | 1111 BELL AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3755 , BLOCK , LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3755 |
| Legal Tract | 3755 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1111 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALTERRA HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018135148 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1111 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000059819 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221059819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000059820 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221059820 |
| Name | MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85284 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1111 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2541 |
| Document Number | 0000135148 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 135148 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1111 BELL AVE TAFT CA 932682541, TAFT, CA 93268-2541 |
| Document Number | 135149 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 135149 |
| Name | ALTERRA HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89145 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2048 |
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 | $210,492 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $182,049 | |
| 2025 | $3,757.00 (+9.28%) | $206,366 (+4.04%) Land $27,886 Building $178,480 |
| 2023 | $3,438.00 (+4.47%) | $198,354 Land $26,804 Building $171,550 |
| 2022 | $3,291.00 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 346 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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