Kern County property record for 208 Madison St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,390 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Second Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-157-20-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-157-20-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,374 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,001 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 297 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 199157207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 MADISON ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 48 , LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| 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 | 208 MADISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SPRING EQ LLC |
| Jul 2, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202086428 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 208 MADISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365- NLSE, TITLE365 NLSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 208 MADISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1904 |
| Document Number | 0000043403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224043403 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 208 MADISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1904 |
| Document Number | 0000086428 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220086428 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 208 MADISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1904 |
| Document Number | 0000086429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220086429 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $176,651 (+2%) Land $27,601 Building $149,050 | |
| 2025 | $3,390.00 (+13.3%) | $173,188 (+4.04%) Land $27,060 Building $146,128 |
| 2023 | $2,992.00 (+6.7%) | $166,464 Land $26,010 Building $140,454 |
| 2022 | $2,804.00 |
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 | 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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