Kern County property record for 144 Pico St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 757 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-392-26-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 039-392-26-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 757 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039392261 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 PICO ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK B , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | L |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
144 Pico St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6662, SANTA MARIA, CA 93456-6662 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202552038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000109674 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 144 PICO ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3930 |
| Document Number | 0000009737 |
| Map Reference | MB 6793 PG 1274 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223009737 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3401 MORSE XING, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-6002 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Pico St was $1,270, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| 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 | $51,000 (+27.5%) Land $51,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,270.00 (+2.92%) | $40,000 Land $35,000 Building $5,000 |
| 2024 | $1,234.00 (-42.92%) | |
| 2023 | $2,162.00 (+46.38%) | $135,000 Land $34,000 Building $101,000 |
| 2022 | $1,477.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 144 Pico St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 Pico 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 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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