Kern County property record for 115 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 739 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,386 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-450-13-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 031-450-13-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 739 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 287 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,112 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 205 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031450133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 115 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 39 , LOT 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PAC LAND C |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| 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 | 716 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024158862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $178,500 (+2%) Land $35,700 Building $142,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,386.00 (+40.61%) | $175,000 (+89.91%) Land $35,000 Building $140,000 |
| 2024 | $2,408.00 (+8.22%) | |
| 2023 | $2,225.00 (+6.41%) | $92,147 Land $18,929 Building $73,218 |
| 2022 | $2,091.00 |
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 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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