Kern County property record for 228 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 702 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,165 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $661 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-110-17-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 031-110-17-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 702 sqft Gross Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,165 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031110174 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3507 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | DC |
| Legal Description | LOT= 14 BLOCK= 11 TRACT= MRON1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COS |
| Legal Tract | MRON1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
228 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 20613, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93390-0613 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Center St was $661.
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 | $56,985 (+2%) Land $22,054 Building $34,931 | |
| 2025 | $661.00 | $55,869 Land $21,622 Building $34,247 |
| 2023 | $613.00 (+1.16%) | $53,702 Land $20,784 Building $32,918 |
| 2022 | $606.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 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 228 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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