Kern County property record for 212 B St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,032 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,405 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-161-04-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 039-161-04-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,032 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 212 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039161047 |
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| Street Address | 212 B ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 8 , LOT 8&9 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
212 B St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 11265, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93389-1265 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201887298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 212 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000087298 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4545 WILLARD ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933149103, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9103 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 212 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000045348 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11761 WILDHARBER ST TAFT CA 932689619, TAFT, CA 93268-9619 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 212 B St was $3,405.
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 | $62,574 (+2%) Land $22,754 Building $39,820 | |
| 2025 | $3,405.00 | $61,348 Land $22,308 Building $39,040 |
| 2023 | $2,852.00 (+13.58%) | $58,968 Land $21,443 Building $37,525 |
| 2022 | $2,511.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 212 B St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 212 B St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 548 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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