Kern County property record for 137 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 729 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,158 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,438 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-430-08-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 031-430-08-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,603 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 729 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,158 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 61 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031430085 |
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| Street Address | 137 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 37 , LOT 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
137 Center St is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 635, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 10, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000118532 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 137 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000118532 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2003 |
| Instrument | 118532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 226 TEXAS ST VALLEJO CA 945903219, VALLEJO, CA 94590-3219 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Center St was $1,438.
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 | $10,719 (+1.99%) Land $3,005 Building $7,714 | |
| 2025 | $1,438.00 | $10,510 Land $2,947 Building $7,563 |
| 2023 | $1,287.00 (+10.57%) | $10,104 Land $2,834 Building $7,270 |
| 2022 | $1,164.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 137 Center St 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.
Wildfire risk around 137 Center St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 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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