Kern County property record for 131 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,235 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-190-05-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 032-190-05-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,488 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,602 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 11 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 032190050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1586 , BLOCK , LOT 6 |
| Legal Tract | 1586 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 263, MARICOPA, CA 93252-0263 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201476895 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034091 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 131 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3336 |
| Document Number | 0000087359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222087359 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92602 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 265 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2044 |
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 | $165,483 (+2%) Land $24,513 Building $140,970 | |
| 2025 | $3,235.00 (+9.51%) | $162,239 (+4.04%) Land $24,033 Building $138,206 |
| 2023 | $2,954.00 (+5.05%) | $155,941 Land $23,100 Building $132,841 |
| 2022 | $2,812.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 548 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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