Kern County property record for 116 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,018 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,217 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,057 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-181-09-1 |
| Primary APN | 032-181-09-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,425 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,217 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 17 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 032181091 |
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| Street Address | 116 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1504 , BLOCK , LOT 111 |
| Legal Tract | 1504 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 CANYON CT, TAFT, CA 93268-3847 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Aug 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010108269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073588 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 116 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000113494 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 113494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 822 CANYON CT TAFT CA 932683847, TAFT, CA 93268-3847 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 116 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3311 |
| Document Number | 0000113495 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 113495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 822 CANYON CT TAFT CA 932683847, TAFT, CA 93268-3847 |
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 | $64,017 (+2%) Land $19,596 Building $44,421 | |
| 2025 | $2,057.00 (+1.43%) | $62,762 (+4.04%) Land $19,212 Building $43,550 |
| 2024 | $2,028.00 (+8.97%) | |
| 2023 | $1,861.00 (+7.51%) | $60,327 Land $18,467 Building $41,860 |
| 2022 | $1,731.00 |
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 | 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.
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 548 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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