Kern County property record for 1244 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,000 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,515 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-160-20-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 032-160-20-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032160202 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1244 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-9701 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | M2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 14 , TOWNSHIP 32 , RANGE 23 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 32 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
1244 Kern St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since December 2013.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 975 KRISTIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9707 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000067296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1244 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9701 |
| Document Number | 0000134167 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225134167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 975 KRISTIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 975 KRISTIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9707 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1244 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9701 |
| Document Number | 0000134166 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225134166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 975 KRISTIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9707 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 975 KRISTIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-9707 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1244 Kern St was $1,515.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Taft City |
| 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 | $295,000 (+130.37%) Land $115,000 Building $180,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,515.00 | $128,056 Land $4,630 Building $123,426 |
| 2023 | $1,406.00 (+1.15%) | $123,085 Land $4,451 Building $118,634 |
| 2022 | $1,390.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1244 Kern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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 1244 Kern 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% 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 381 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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