Kern County property record for 404 Lierly Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 783 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-331-07-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 039-331-07-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 882 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 189 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039331079 |
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| Street Address | 404 LIERLY AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY JAMSN , BLOCK 18 , LOT L |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | L |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1321, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93302-1321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage AUSTIN HYNDS |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer ESCROW SPECTRUM INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20214997 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000088798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 404 LIERLY AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000139069 |
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| Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222139069 |
| Name | AUSTIN HYNDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 14035 ROSEDALE HWY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 404 LIERLY AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41037 RIVEROCK LN, PALMDALE, CA 93551-1206 |
| Document Number | 0000072466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221072466 |
| Name | MORIA DEVELOPMENT INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85284 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 404 LIERLY AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4014 |
| Document Number | 0000004997 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ESCROW SPECTRUM INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $44.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | PO BOX 1321 BAKERSFIELD CA 933021321, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93302-1321 |
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 | $44,161 (+2%) Land $11,040 Building $33,121 | |
| 2025 | $1,309.00 (+19.54%) | $43,296 (+4.04%) Land $10,824 Building $32,472 |
| 2023 | $1,095.00 (+14.54%) | $41,616 Land $10,404 Building $31,212 |
| 2022 | $956.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 257 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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