Kern County property record for 402 Palm St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,375 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,795 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-692-12-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 032-692-12-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,375 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 485 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 402 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7227, BLOCK PH1, LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | 7227 PH 1 |
| Legal Tract | 7227 |
| Legal Block | PH1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 402 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAFE 1 CU |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 221197394 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 402 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000197394 |
| Map Reference | MB 61 PG 31-34 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221197394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 402 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000197395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221197395 |
| Name | SAFE 1 CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 402 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000053982 |
| Map Reference | MB61 PG31-34 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Instrument | 0217053982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 402 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000053983 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217053983 |
| Name | PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,795.00 (+8.49%) | $455,694 (+4.04%) Land $42,448 Building $413,246 |
| 2023 | $6,263.00 (+8.98%) | $438,000 Land $40,800 Building $397,200 |
| 2022 | $5,747.00 |
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 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.
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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