Kern County property record for 302 Jefferson St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,161 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-153-08-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 199-153-08-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,814 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 34 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199153081 |
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| Street Address | 302 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 24 , LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 302 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 19, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LITT DAVID & TERESA F/TR (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202260586 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091887 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 302 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000060586 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222060586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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 | 302 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000060587 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222060587 |
| Name | GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 302 JEFFERSON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000155149 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 155149 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 202 KINGSWOOD CT DANVILLE CA 945066042, DANVILLE, CA 94506-6042 |
| Document Number | 155150 |
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| Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 155150 |
| Name | LITT DAVID & TERESA F/TR (PT) |
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| Address | 23679 CALABASAS RD # 1118, CALABASAS, CA 91302-1502 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $180,450 (+17.27%) Land $27,060 Building $153,390 | |
| 2025 | $3,161.00 (+13.71%) | $153,874 (+4.04%) Land $26,530 Building $127,344 |
| 2023 | $2,780.00 (+70.03%) | $147,900 Land $25,500 Building $122,400 |
| 2022 | $1,635.00 |
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 D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% 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 47 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 |
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