Kern County property record for 118 1/2 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,223 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,408 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-252-01-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 199-252-01-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,223 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,876 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,994 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 481 sqft |
| Patio Area | 31 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199252016 |
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| Street Address | 118 1/2 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 63 , LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
118 1/2 Buchanan St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 BUENA VISTA ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4332 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20025488 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000152575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 118 1/2 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2122 |
| Document Number | 0000091889 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223091889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1008 BUENA VISTA ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4332 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 1/2 Buchanan St was $5,408.
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 | $236,170 (+2%) Land $31,212 Building $204,958 | |
| 2025 | $5,408.00 | $231,540 Land $30,600 Building $200,940 |
| 2023 | $2,652.00 (+14.66%) | $42,572 Land $22,707 Building $19,865 |
| 2022 | $2,313.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 118 1/2 Buchanan 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 118 1/2 Buchanan 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 |
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| 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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