Kern County property record for 306 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,684 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,569 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Jul 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-030-13-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 031-030-13-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,684 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,684 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 9,502 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031030133 |
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| Street Address | 306 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3509 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 3 , LOT 3-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15848 FAR NIENTE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-5269 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit VALLEY REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201088378 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008889 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 306 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000008889 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 120 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224008889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 15848 FAR NIENTE DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-5269 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 306 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000093707 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217093707 |
| Name | VALLEY REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $135,228 (+2%) Land $25,352 Building $109,876 | |
| 2025 | $1,569.00 (+7.76%) | $132,577 (+4.04%) Land $24,855 Building $107,722 |
| 2023 | $1,456.00 (+1.11%) | $127,431 Land $23,891 Building $103,540 |
| 2022 | $1,440.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 457 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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