Kern County property record for 223 Philippine St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-165-03-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 039-165-03-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,761 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039165030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 PHILIPPINE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 6 , LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 IRONBARK ST, WASCO, CA 93280-2755 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202447218 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 223 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3824 |
| Document Number | 0000047218 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224047218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 IRONBARK ST, WASCO, CA 93280-2755 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3824 |
| Document Number | 0000134096 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221134096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 223 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3824 |
| Document Number | 0000134097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221134097 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
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 | $166,464 (+2%) Land $41,616 Building $124,848 | |
| 2025 | $3,284.00 (+15.23%) | $163,200 (+6.67%) Land $40,800 Building $122,400 |
| 2023 | $2,850.00 (+6.98%) | $153,000 Land $15,300 Building $137,700 |
| 2022 | $2,664.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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