Kern County property record for 117 Taylor St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-241-02-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 199-241-02-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,022 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,137 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199241027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 TAYLOR ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 61 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
117 Taylor St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MISSION LOANS LLC |
| May 15, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202292363 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036781 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000038000 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000038000, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 315 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 6.06% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000092363 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222092363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000092364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222092364 |
| Name | MISSION LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 117 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000055647 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219055647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 526 GRANT TER, TAFT, CA 93268-4434 |
| Document Number | 0000055648 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219055648 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Taylor St was $3,601, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $194,836 (+2%) Land $37,884 Building $156,952 | |
| 2025 | $3,601.00 (+4.26%) | $191,017 Land $37,142 Building $153,875 |
| 2024 | $3,454.00 (+8.34%) | |
| 2023 | $3,188.00 (+74.11%) | $183,600 Land $35,700 Building $147,900 |
| 2022 | $1,831.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 117 Taylor St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, 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 risk around 117 Taylor 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.
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 551 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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