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129 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 129 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Square Footage1,053 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,662 sqft (0.129 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$248,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$4,250.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032-190-04-00-1
Alternative APNs
  • 032-190-04-3
  • 0321900400

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,053 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,053 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area5,662 sqft (0.129 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage
Garage Area280 sqft Garage
Patio Area24 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0321900400
Street Address129 FRANKLIN AVE
CityTAFT
StateCA
Zip93268-3336
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1586, BLOCK, LOT 7
Legal Subdivision1586
Legal Tract1586
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKERN CA
Minor Civil DivisionWEST KERN
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4015
Census Tract3500

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 032-190-04-00-1

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 19, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
THE MORTGAGE HOUSE
Jan 31, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Jan 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Aug 16, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number224110421
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateNov 19, 2021
Property Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336
Document Number0000217681
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 190
Instrument DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument221217681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2022
Title CompanyE-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336

Mortgage

Document Number0000217682
DateNov 19, 2021
Instrument221217682
Lender
NameTHE MORTGAGE HOUSE
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2051

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJan 31, 2019
Property Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336
Document Number0000011538
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 190
Instrument DateDec 27, 2018
Instrument219011538
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 02, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336

Mortgage

Document Number0000011539
DateJan 31, 2019
Instrument219011539
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2049

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJan 31, 2019
Property Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336
Document Number0000011537
Instrument DateDec 27, 2018
Instrument11537
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$111.10
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
Address9990 RICHMOND AVE #400 HOUSTON TX 770424546, 400, HOUSTON, TX 77042-4546

August 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 16, 2018
Property Address129 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336
Document Number0000107454
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument107454
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$167.28
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address345 SAINT PETER ST ST PAUL MN 551021211, ST PAUL, MN 55102-1211

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityTaft City
Elementary School DistrictTaft City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTaft Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$4,250.00 (+25.52%)$248,000 (+27.97%) Land $74,400 Building $173,600
2023$3,386.00 (+4.51%)$193,800 Land $30,600 Building $163,200
2022$3,240.00

Flood & Wildfire

129 Franklin Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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