Kern County property record for 116 Pierce St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,118 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,699 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-253-09-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-253-09-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,118 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Patio Area | 17 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199253097 |
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| Street Address | 116 PIERCE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | E |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 62 , LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 62 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
116 Pierce St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16586 MILLER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336-2029 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022153247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 116 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2128 |
| Document Number | 0000153247 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222153247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 16586 MILLER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336-2029 |
| Document Number | 0000153248 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222153248 |
| Name | JDK PROPERTIES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 116 Pierce St was $4,699.
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 | $175,099 (+2%) Land $37,142 Building $137,957 | |
| 2025 | $4,699.00 | $171,666 Land $36,414 Building $135,252 |
| 2023 | $4,052.00 (+79.29%) | $165,000 Land $35,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2022 | $2,260.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 116 Pierce St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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.
Wildfire risk around 116 Pierce 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 | 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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