Kern County property record for 401 Palm St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,187 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-693-07-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 032-693-07-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,774 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 188 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 032693079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 PALM ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7227 , BLOCK PH1, LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 7227 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Tract | 7227 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
401 Palm St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| May 24, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| May 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202197172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000121250 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026121250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000045875 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645875 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ROCKET CLOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000045875, |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645875 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.54% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, STATES TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000113032 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 225113032 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000189987 |
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| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220189987 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000097172 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 31-34 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221097172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000097173 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221097173 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 401 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000056344 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56344 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $387.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 PALM ST TAFT CA 932682646, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 56345 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56345 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MTG |
|---|---|
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Palm St was $6,187, up 2.6% 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 | $419,549 (+2%) Land $49,683 Building $369,866 | |
| 2025 | $6,187.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $411,323 Land $48,709 Building $362,614 |
| 2024 | $6,033.00 (+5.92%) | |
| 2023 | $5,696.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $395,352 Land $46,818 Building $348,534 |
| 2022 | $5,523.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 Palm 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 401 Palm St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 46 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 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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