Kern County property record for 144 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 730 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $307 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-460-27-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 031-460-27-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,159 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Garage Area | 333 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031460272 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3221 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 40 , LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANYS FIFTH ADD |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
144 Kern St, commercial vacant land, is held in a trust since December 2009.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4103 PINEWOOD LAKE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-9307 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994146026 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Kern St was $307.
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 | $26,505 (+2%) Land $26,505 | |
| 2025 | $307.00 | $25,986 Land $25,986 |
| 2023 | $285.00 (+1.06%) | $24,978 Land $24,978 |
| 2022 | $282.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 144 Kern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
The area around 144 Kern St 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 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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