Kern County property record for 200 1/2 Madison St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,205 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,185 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-157-12-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-157-12-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,205 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,591 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,171 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,905 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 404 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 199157124 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 200 1/2 MADISON ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 48 , LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
200 1/2 Madison St, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27556 HIGHWAY 119, TAFT, CA 93268-9764 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007214761 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006645 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 200 1/2 Madison St was $6,185.
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 | $226,334 (+2%) Land $33,121 Building $193,213 | |
| 2025 | $6,185.00 | $221,897 Land $32,472 Building $189,425 |
| 2023 | $5,302.00 (+10.44%) | $213,282 Land $31,212 Building $182,070 |
| 2022 | $4,801.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 200 1/2 Madison St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 200 1/2 Madison St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 551 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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