Kern County property record for 1616 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Refinery, Petroleum Products |
|---|---|
| Details | 672 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (437,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,723 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 198-140-24-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 198-140-24-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 672 sqft Gross Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 437,778 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 198140246 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1616 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4608 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Refinery, Petroleum Products |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Legal Description | SECTION 10 , TOWNSHIP 32 , RANGE 23 , QUARTER SE |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 32 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2315 |
| Census Tract | 3304 |
1616 Kern St, an industrial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 S MCCLELLAND ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-6617 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201668820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1616 Kern St was $7,723.
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 | $665,429 (+2%) Land $543,359 Building $122,070 | |
| 2025 | $7,723.00 | $652,382 Land $532,705 Building $119,677 |
| 2023 | $7,166.00 (+1.13%) | $627,051 Land $512,020 Building $115,031 |
| 2022 | $7,086.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1616 Kern 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.
Wildfire risk around 1616 Kern St is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 12 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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