Kern County property record for 318 S 5th St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $28,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-141-12-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 032-141-12-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,134 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,098 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 032141129 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 318 S 5TH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 , TOWNSHIP 32 , RANGE 23 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 32 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
318 S 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 S 7TH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3404 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201778971 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 318 S 5TH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3443 |
| Document Number | 0000078971 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 78971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $31.00 |
| 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 | 315 S 7TH ST TAFT CA 932683404, TAFT, CA 93268-3404 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 318 S 5th St was $1,795, up 2.1% 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 | $87,593 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $63,920 | |
| 2025 | $1,795.00 (+2.1%) | $85,876 Land $23,209 Building $62,667 |
| 2024 | $1,758.00 (+8.12%) | |
| 2023 | $1,626.00 (+5.86%) | $82,543 Land $22,308 Building $60,235 |
| 2022 | $1,536.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 318 S 5th 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 318 S 5th 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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