Kern County property record for 332 B St, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage Jan 2024 Mortgage + 6 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-192-02-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 039-192-02-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,772 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039192026 |
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| Street Address | 332 B ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 9 , LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 039-192-02-00-8
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage RICHARD BOWEN ETUX |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ALEX SHEFFIELD |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Re-recorded Document CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 02, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 02, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024141347 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009399 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | BEST TITLE COMPANY, ESSENT TITLE INSURANCE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000124180 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225124180 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10808 SHANNON FALLS DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93312-6576 |
| Document Number | 0000009866 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224009866 |
| Name | RICHARD BOWEN ETUX |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000011672 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223011672 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000011673 |
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| Date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223011673 |
| Name | ALEX SHEFFIELD |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000009399 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 223009399 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 101 WOODROW ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2901 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000152034 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221152034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 512 N LUCAS DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3828 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000152033 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221152033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 512 N LUCAS DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454-3828 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000061925 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221061925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12115 CELESTINE LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-8403 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 02, 2021 |
| Property Address | 332 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000061924 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221061924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12115 CELESTLLE LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $202,980 (+2%) Land $51,000 Building $151,980 | |
| 2025 | $3,708.00 (+37.23%) | $199,000 (+42.14%) Land $50,000 Building $149,000 |
| 2023 | $2,702.00 (+28.73%) | $140,000 Land $20,000 Building $120,000 |
| 2022 | $2,099.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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