Kern County property record for 400 Taylor St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,514 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,037 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,115 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-132-19-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-132-19-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,514 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,876 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,514 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,037 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Patio Area | 22 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199132192 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 TAYLOR ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 16 , LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE/FORD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
400 Taylor St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020155051 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034912 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 400 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1716 |
| Document Number | 0000155051 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 155051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| 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 | 400 TAYLOR ST TAFT CA 932681716, TAFT, CA 93268-1716 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 400 Taylor St was $3,115 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $160,088 (+2%) Land $27,601 Building $132,487 | |
| 2025 | $3,115.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,950 Land $27,060 Building $129,890 |
| 2023 | $2,734.00 (+4.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $150,858 Land $26,010 Building $124,848 |
| 2022 | $2,627.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 400 Taylor St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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.
Wildfire risk around 400 Taylor St is low, with 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 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 551 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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