Kern County property record for 312 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,602 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-182-19-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 199-182-19-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,430 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199182197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 35 , LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LA |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE LFP APLC PENSION PLAN |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LFP/APLC PENSION PLAN |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020178602 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY OC, TICOR TITLE CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 318 MADISON ST A, A, TAFT, CA 93268-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000143954 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225143954 |
| Name | THE LFP APLC PENSION PLAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000000452 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST TAFT CA 932681722, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000178602 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 178602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $110.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 318 MADISON ST #A TAFT CA 932681923, A, TAFT, CA 93268-1923 |
| Document Number | 178603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 178603 |
| Name | LFP/APLC PENSION PLAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 13421 SPRING MOUNTAIN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-9012 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 312 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1722 |
| Document Number | 0000166689 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 166689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $66.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 909 MCGREGOR AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933081823, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-1823 |
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 | $115,926 (+2%) Land $27,601 Building $88,325 | |
| 2025 | $2,602.00 (+15.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $113,653 (+4.04%) Land $27,060 Building $86,593 |
| 2023 | $2,258.00 (+8.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,242 Land $26,010 Building $83,232 |
| 2022 | $2,076.00 |
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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