Kern County property record for 157 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $71,636 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $194 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-430-02-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 031-430-02-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,164 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 031430028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DC |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON5 , BLOCK 37 , LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| 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 | 5242 PORT ROYAL RD, 1785, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151-8069 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202046665 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 157 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000046665 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 46665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5242 PORT ROYAL RD #1785 SPRINGFIELD VA 221518069, 1785, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151-8069 |
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 | $16,731 (+2%) Land $16,731 | |
| 2025 | $194.00 (+3.19%) | $16,403 (+4.03%) Land $16,403 |
| 2024 | $188.00 (+4.44%) | |
| 2023 | $180.00 (-78.26%) | $15,767 Land $15,767 |
| 2022 | $828.00 |
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
| 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 | 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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