Kern County property record for 396 Adams St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,400 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,932 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,217 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-260-26-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 199-260-26-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,400 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,528 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,932 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 199260266 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 ADAMS ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 6215 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 6215 |
| Legal Tract | 6215 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| 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 | 1495 CORSICA DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-6683 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage PAMELA R KUSHER |
| Dec 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CASHCALL |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MORAWITZ FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017162917 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 396 ADAMS ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2045 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-C/I, CHICAGO TITLE CO CA MULTI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1495 CORSICA DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-6683 |
| Document Number | 0000039973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222039973 |
| Name | PAMELA R KUSHER |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 5737 KANAN RD # 559, AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 396 ADAMS ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2045 |
| Document Number | 0000000091 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1495 CORSICA DR SANTA MARIA CA 934556683, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-6683 |
| Document Number | 0000000091 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 91 |
| Name | CASHCALL |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 396 ADAMS ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2045 |
| Document Number | 0000162917 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 162917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $181.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1495 CORSICA DR SANTA MARIA CA 934556683, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-6683 |
| Document Number | 162918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 162918 |
| Name | MORAWITZ FAMILY TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3409 DRAKE DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-2716 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 396 ADAMS ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2045 |
| Document Number | 0000162916 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 162916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1495 CORSICA DR SANTA MARIA CA 934556683, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455-6683 |
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 | $191,490 (+2%) Land $29,011 Building $162,479 | |
| 2025 | $7,217.00 (+5.22%) | $187,737 (+4.04%) Land $28,443 Building $159,294 |
| 2024 | $6,859.00 (+12.48%) | |
| 2023 | $6,098.00 (+12.36%) | $180,449 Land $27,340 Building $153,109 |
| 2022 | $5,427.00 |
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 95% of the US · lower than 97% 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 47 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 |
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