Kern County property record for 305 Amber St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-681-05-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 032-681-05-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,778 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 118 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 032681058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 AMBER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6501 , BLOCK , LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 6501 |
| Legal Tract | 6501 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
305 Amber St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011116502 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4138 |
| Document Number | 0000059559 |
| Map Reference | MB 58 PG 155&156 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221059559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 305 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4138 |
| Document Number | 0000059560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221059560 |
| Name | VALLEY STRONG CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 305 Amber St was $2,655 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $115,294 (+2%) Land $19,213 Building $96,081 | |
| 2025 | $2,655.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,035 Land $18,837 Building $94,198 |
| 2023 | $2,419.00 (+5.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,647 Land $18,106 Building $90,541 |
| 2022 | $2,283.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 305 Amber 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 305 Amber 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 548 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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