Kern County property record for 227 Montview Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,793 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-285-04-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 039-285-04-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 928 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039285044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 MONTVIEW AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY JAMSN , BLOCK M , LOT PTN |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | G |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
227 Montview Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2001.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5404 CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1618 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FRIENDLY LOAN COMPANY |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199985744 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 227 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | EXCLUSIVE TITLE SERVICES, EXECUTIVE TITLE SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5405 CALIFORNIA AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000158703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222158703 |
| Name | FRIENDLY LOAN COMPANY |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 227 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4315 |
| Document Number | 0000095573 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 95573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5405 CALIFORNIA AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 93309, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 227 Montview Ave was $1,793.
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 | $104,806 (+24.47%) Land $16,560 Building $88,246 | |
| 2025 | $1,793.00 | $84,203 Land $16,236 Building $67,967 |
| 2023 | $1,226.00 (+13%) | $53,060 Land $15,606 Building $37,454 |
| 2022 | $1,085.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 227 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 227 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 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 409 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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