Kern County property record for 156 North St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-450-37-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 031-450-37-00-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,254 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,412 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 639 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031450372 |
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| Street Address | 156 NORTH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 39 , LOT 2526 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS 5TH |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2526 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2420 WHEELER ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-2145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202153847 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000195095 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 156 NORTH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3206 |
| Document Number | 0000053847 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221053847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 156 NORTH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3206 |
| Document Number | 0000053848 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221053848 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $104,885 (+2%) Land $27,601 Building $77,284 | |
| 2025 | $2,531.00 (+1.73%) | $102,829 (+4.04%) Land $27,060 Building $75,769 |
| 2024 | $2,488.00 (+8.13%) | |
| 2023 | $2,301.00 (+6.18%) | $98,838 Land $26,010 Building $72,828 |
| 2022 | $2,167.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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