Kern County property record for 305 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-181-08-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-181-08-00-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,930 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 171 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199181082 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 36 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| 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 | 501 LUCARD ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2820 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005139469 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000100366 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 305 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000025517 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226025517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 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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| Address | 501 LUCARD ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2820 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 305 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1721 |
| Document Number | 0000086883 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 86883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 305 BUCHANAN ST TAFT CA 932681721, TAFT, CA 93268-1721 |
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 | $56,847 (+2%) Land $25,580 Building $31,267 | |
| 2025 | $1,917.00 (+5.39%) | $55,733 (+4.04%) Land $25,079 Building $30,654 |
| 2024 | $1,819.00 (+12.15%) | |
| 2023 | $1,622.00 (+12.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,570 Land $24,106 Building $29,464 |
| 2022 | $1,447.00 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 256 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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