Kern County property record for 119 Jefferson St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,325 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,493 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-222-02-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-222-02-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,325 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,965 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199222027 |
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| Street Address | 119 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 53 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
119 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202624366 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 119 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000024366 |
| Map Reference | MB 70 PG 358 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226024366 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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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| Address | 119 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2009 |
| Document Number | 0000024367 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226024367 |
| Name | LEADERONE FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 119 Jefferson St was $1,493.
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 | $115,000 (+477.19%) Land $40,000 Building $75,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,493.00 | $19,924 Land $6,023 Building $13,901 |
| 2023 | $1,228.00 (+16.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,152 Land $5,790 Building $13,362 |
| 2022 | $1,058.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 119 Jefferson 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 119 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 346 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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