1151 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 1151 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268

Property Summary

Property Type	Car Wash
Details	3,343 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	0.97 acres (42,253 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$2,400,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$11,885 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`032-160-51-00-8`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`032-160-51-00-8`
Alternative APNs	`032-160-51-7` `03216051`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,343 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Lot Area	42,253 sqft (0.97 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	032160517
Street Address	1151 KERN ST
City	TAFT
State	CA
Zip	93268-4600
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Car Wash
Local Zoning Code	G-C
Legal Description	PARCEL MAP 12176 , LOT A
Legal Subdivision	PM 12176
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	A
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST KERN
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5009
Census Tract	3500

Owner

1151 Kern St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.

Source: Kern County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	8200 STOCKDALE HWY, M10, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-1029
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 8, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CEN CAL BUSINESS FINANCE GROUP
Jul 30, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE SIERRA
May 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage MID ST DEV
May 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage VALLEY REPUBLIC BK
May 17, 2019	Loan Modification, Mortgage VALLEY REPUBLIC BK
May 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage VALLEY REPUBLIC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202687366
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Oct 8, 2026
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4600
Document Number	0000122272
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2026
Instrument	2026122272
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company, 103

Mortgage

Document Number	0000122272,
Date	Oct 8, 2026
Instrument	2026122272

Lender

Name	CEN CAL BUSINESS FINANCE GROUP

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2026
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4600
Document Number	0000087366
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2026
Instrument	202687366
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$266,640.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087367,
Date	Jul 30, 2026
Instrument	202687367

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE SIERRA

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087368,
Date	Jul 30, 2026
Instrument	202687368

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE SIERRA

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268
Document Number	0000065010
Instrument Date	May 20, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 17, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1151 KERN ST TAFT CA 93268, TAFT, CA 93268

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065010
Date	Jun 5, 2019
Instrument	65010

Lender

Name	MID ST DEV
Type	Construction/Development Company
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268
Document Number	0000061691
Instrument Date	May 17, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1631 S COMANCHE DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933078307, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-8307

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061691
Date	May 29, 2019
Instrument	61691

Lender

Name	VALLEY REPUBLIC BK
Type	Bank
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

May 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268
Document Number	0000061693
Instrument Date	May 17, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1631 S COMANCHE DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933078307, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-8307

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061693
Date	May 29, 2019
Instrument	61693

Lender

Name	VALLEY REPUBLIC BK
Type	Bank
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	1151 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268
Document Number	0000061692
Instrument Date	May 17, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2019
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1631 S COMANCHE DR BAKERSFIELD CA 933078307, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-8307

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061692
Date	May 29, 2019
Instrument	61692

Lender

Name	VALLEY REPUBLIC BK
Type	Bank
Address	BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1151 Kern St was $11,885.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,024,083 (+2%) Land $79,688 Building $944,395
2025	$11,885.00	$1,004,004 Land $78,126 Building $925,878
2023	$11,029.00 (+1.14%)	$965,020 Land $75,094 Building $889,926
2022	$10,905.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1151 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

Wildfire risk around 1151 Kern St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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