Kern County property record for 140 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $624 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-460-25-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 031-460-25-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031460256 |
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| Street Address | 140 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 40 , LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1809 HILLCREST RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103-1846 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200757383 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $21,846 (+1.99%) Land $21,309 Building $537 | |
| 2025 | $624.00 (+3.14%) | $21,419 (+4.03%) Land $20,892 Building $527 |
| 2024 | $605.00 (+5.03%) | |
| 2023 | $576.00 (+4.35%) | $20,589 Land $20,082 Building $507 |
| 2022 | $552.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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