Kern County property record for 305 Pierce St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,974 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $171,500 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-182-09-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 199-182-09-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,125 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,974 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199182098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 305 PIERCE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 35 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VALLEY CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021199559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 305 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1728 |
| Document Number | 0000080920 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202680920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1728 |
| Document Number | 0000080920, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202680920 |
| Name | VALLEY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.52% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1728 |
| Document Number | 0000199559 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221199559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 305 PIERCE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1728 |
| Document Number | 0000199560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221199560 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
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 | $186,175 (+2%) Land $32,472 Building $153,703 | |
| 2025 | $3,828.00 (+23.72%) | $182,526 (+4.04%) Land $31,836 Building $150,690 |
| 2023 | $3,094.00 (+6.51%) | $175,440 Land $30,600 Building $144,840 |
| 2022 | $2,905.00 |
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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