Kern County property record for 300 Montview Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-292-20-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 039-292-20-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039292206 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 300 MONTVIEW AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY JAMSN , BLOCK T , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | R |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
300 Montview Ave is held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 HUMBOLDT AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3339 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer TICOR TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015158173 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 300 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4318 |
| Document Number | 0000133319 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221133319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 104 HUMBOLDT AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3339 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 300 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4318 |
| Document Number | 0000133320 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 63 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221133320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 104 HUMBOLDT AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3339 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 300 Montview Ave was $1,637.
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 | $72,443 (+2%) Land $18,110 Building $54,333 | |
| 2025 | $1,637.00 | $71,023 Land $17,755 Building $53,268 |
| 2023 | $1,400.00 (+11.38%) | $68,266 Land $17,066 Building $51,200 |
| 2022 | $1,257.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 300 Montview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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 300 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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