Kern County property record for 215 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,000 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,165 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,612 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-010-05-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 031-010-05-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,165 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031010051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 215 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3506 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 1 , LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
215 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005317480 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000173669 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 215 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3506 |
| Document Number | 0000173669 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 173669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 215 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683506, TAFT, CA 93268-3506 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Center St was $2,612, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Taft City |
| 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 | $209,067 (+2%) Land $22,292 Building $186,775 | |
| 2025 | $2,612.00 (+3.2%) | $204,968 Land $21,855 Building $183,113 |
| 2024 | $2,531.00 (+4.5%) | |
| 2023 | $2,422.00 (+184.61%) | $197,010 Land $21,007 Building $176,003 |
| 2022 | $851.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 215 Center 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.
Wildfire risk around 215 Center St 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 457 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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