Kern County property record for 222 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,290 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.508 acres (22,141 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $18,378 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-130-24-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 031-130-24-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 40 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 13,290 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,141 sqft (0.508 acres) |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031130248 |
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| Street Address | 222 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3213 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT= P BLOCK= 13 TRACT= MRON2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD CO |
| Legal Tract | MRON2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
222 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 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200829916 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000143241 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 222 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3213 |
| 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 222 Kern St was $18,378, 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 | $1,583,654 (+2.01%) Land $97,794 Building $1,485,860 | |
| 2025 | $18,378.00 (+3.14%) | $1,552,458 Land $95,877 Building $1,456,581 |
| 2024 | $17,818.00 (+4.45%) | |
| 2023 | $17,059.00 (+58.85%) | $1,492,631 Land $92,155 Building $1,400,476 |
| 2022 | $10,739.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 222 Kern St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 222 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 |
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| 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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