212 Montview Ave, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 212 Montview Ave, Taft, CA 93268

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$45,000 (Mar 2010)
Tax Bill$2,266 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Aug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN039-293-14-00-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN039-293-14-00-9
Alternative APNs
  • 039-293-14-7
  • 0392931400
  • 03929314

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,788 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,665 sqft
1st Floor Area1,299 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area288 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
PorchPorch
Porch Area117 sqft
Patio Area25 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number039293147
Street Address212 MONTVIEW AVE
CityTAFT
StateCA
Zip93268-4316
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionCITY JAMSN , BLOCK S , LOT PTN
Legal BlockS
Legal Lot NumberL
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST KERN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract3600

Owner

212 Montview Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since August 2020.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address27182 ESCUDO RD, TAFT, CA 93268-9771
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 18, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 25, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 25, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 12, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201039349
Last Transfer DateAug 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0000113010
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 18, 2020
Property Address212 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4316
Document Number0000113009
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument113009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address212 MONTVIEW AVE TAFT CA 932684316, TAFT, CA 93268-4316

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 18, 2020
Property Address212 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4316
Document Number0000113010
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument113010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address27182 ESCUDO RD TAFT CA 932689771, TAFT, CA 93268-9771

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 212 Montview Ave was $2,266.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elementary School DistrictTaft City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTaft Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$59,233 (+2%) Land $26,325 Building $32,908
2025$2,266.00$58,072 Land $25,809 Building $32,263
2023$1,862.00 (+17.33%)$55,818 Land $24,807 Building $31,011
2022$1,587.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 212 Montview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 212 Montview Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
serves 20,585 people · EPA ID CA1510022
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
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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