Kern County property record for 118 Birch St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,277 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-233-02-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-233-02-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 847 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,020 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 44 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199233024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 118 BIRCH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 55 , LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
118 Birch St, a duplex, is held in a trust since September 2009.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7040 GOBERNADOR CANYON RD, CARPINTERIA, CA 93013-3126 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009143096 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013414 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Birch St was $3,277.
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 | $52,514 (+2%) Land $26,325 Building $26,189 | |
| 2025 | $3,277.00 | $51,485 Land $25,809 Building $25,676 |
| 2023 | $2,731.00 (+14.22%) | $49,487 Land $24,807 Building $24,680 |
| 2022 | $2,391.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 118 Birch 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 Birch 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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