Kern County property record for 202 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,971 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,595 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-192-22-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-192-22-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,716 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,971 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 592 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 159 sqft |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199192220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 202 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 38 , LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000100542 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 202 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2124 |
| Document Number | 0000115561 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223115561 |
| Name | SAFE 1 CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2043 |
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 | $115,304 (+2%) Land $17,380 Building $97,924 | |
| 2025 | $2,595.00 (+15.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,044 (+4.04%) Land $17,040 Building $96,004 |
| 2023 | $2,251.00 (+8.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,656 Land $16,379 Building $92,277 |
| 2022 | $2,070.00 |
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 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.
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 | Indirect within 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 256 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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