Kern County property record for 136 Franklin Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-190-06-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 032-190-06-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,053 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,245 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,741 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 19 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 032190068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 136 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1586 , BLOCK , LOT 5 |
| Legal Tract | 1586 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
136 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 FRANKLIN AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201430184 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000174699 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 136 Franklin Ave was $2,112.
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 | $68,758 (+2%) Land $18,749 Building $50,009 | |
| 2025 | $2,112.00 | $67,411 Land $18,382 Building $49,029 |
| 2023 | $1,912.00 (+7.3%) | $64,795 Land $17,669 Building $47,126 |
| 2022 | $1,782.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 136 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 136 Franklin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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