Kern County property record for 219 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,521 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,363 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-120-29-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 031-120-29-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,521 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,521 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 296 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031120298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 219 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON1, BLOCK 12 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
219 Kern St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6002 COOK CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2496 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200829916 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029916 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 219 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000057561 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202657561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 6002 COOK CT, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-2496 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 219 Kern St was $2,363, up 3.1% 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 | $203,629 (+2%) Land $66,982 Building $136,647 | |
| 2025 | $2,363.00 (+3.14%) | $199,637 Land $65,669 Building $133,968 |
| 2024 | $2,291.00 (+4.47%) | |
| 2023 | $2,193.00 (+52.29%) | $191,887 Land $63,120 Building $128,767 |
| 2022 | $1,440.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 219 Kern 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 219 Kern 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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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