Kern County property record for 314 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,731 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-030-16-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 031-030-16-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,731 sqft Total Area |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 3,168 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031030166 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 314 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3509 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | DC |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 3 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN MORON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
314 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5058 SANTA SUSANA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2142 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143451 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 314 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000043451 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 120 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221043451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5058 SANTA SUSANA AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2142 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 314 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000021430 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 314 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683509, TAFT, CA 93268-3509 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 314 Center St was $1,641, up 1% from the year before.
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 | $44,160 (+2%) Land $9,935 Building $34,225 | |
| 2025 | $1,641.00 (+0.98%) | $43,295 Land $9,741 Building $33,554 |
| 2024 | $1,625.00 (+10.02%) | |
| 2023 | $1,477.00 (+8.6%) | $41,615 Land $9,363 Building $32,252 |
| 2022 | $1,360.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 314 Center 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 314 Center 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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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