Kern County property record for 306 Amber St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,791 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-682-04-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 032-682-04-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,791 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 0326820400 |
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| Street Address | 306 AMBER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6501, BLOCK, LOT 11 |
| Legal Tract | 6501 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
306 Amber St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| May 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 0216070846 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 306 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4139 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE GUARANTEE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000060654 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217060654 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CERRITOS, CA 90703 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 306 AMBER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4139 |
| Document Number | 0000058781 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 58781 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $251.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 307 AMBER ST TAFT CA 932684138, TAFT, CA 93268-4138 |
| Document Number | 58782 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 58782 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 306 Amber St was $3,924 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,924.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,179 Land $29,591 Building $190,588 |
| 2023 | $3,596.00 (+4.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,631 Land $28,443 Building $183,188 |
| 2022 | $3,447.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 306 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 306 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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