Kern County property record for 126 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 826 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $88,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,419 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-460-20-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 031-460-20-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 826 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,156 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 171 sqft |
| Patio Area | 14 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031460207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 126 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MU |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 40 , LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN MORON |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 902 W RALPH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-3409 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021174369 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000148762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 126 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3221 |
| Document Number | 0000174369 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221174369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 902 W RALPH ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458-3409 |
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 | $95,252 (+2%) Land $16,236 Building $79,016 | |
| 2025 | $2,419.00 (+1.64%) | $93,385 (+4.04%) Land $15,918 Building $77,467 |
| 2024 | $2,380.00 (+8.33%) | |
| 2023 | $2,197.00 (+6.44%) | $89,760 Land $15,300 Building $74,460 |
| 2022 | $2,064.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 457 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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