Kern County property record for 303 Van Buren St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,078 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $170 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-161-09-2 |
| Primary APN | 199-161-09-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,078 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199161092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 303 VAN BUREN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 29 , LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
303 Van Buren St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 VAN BUREN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1814 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020183572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 303 VAN BUREN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000183572 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 183572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 VAN BUREN ST TAFT CA 932681814, TAFT, CA 93268-1814 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 303 Van Buren St was $170.
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 | $13,578 (+2%) Land $13,578 | |
| 2025 | $170.00 | $13,312 Land $13,312 |
| 2023 | $159.00 (+1.27%) | $12,796 Land $12,796 |
| 2022 | $157.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 303 Van Buren St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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.
Wildfire risk around 303 Van Buren St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 551 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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