Kern County property record for 405 A St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,085 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,952 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-101-11-8 |
| Primary APN | 039-101-11-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,085 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,085 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 63 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039101118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 A ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1014 , BLOCK 3 , LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | 4M53 |
| Legal Tract | 1014 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
405 A St is held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4415 JACKSON RIDGE AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5538 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202527850 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 405 A ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3832 |
| Document Number | 0000026187 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226026187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4415 JACKSON RIDGE AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-5538 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 405 A ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047402 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217047402 |
| Name | SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23224 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 A St was $2,952, up 4.5% from the year before.
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 | $168,300 (+24.48%) Land $40,800 Building $127,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,952.00 (+4.46%) | $135,198 Land $41,201 Building $93,997 |
| 2024 | $2,826.00 (+9.24%) | |
| 2023 | $2,587.00 (+7.66%) | $129,950 Land $39,602 Building $90,348 |
| 2022 | $2,403.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 405 A 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.
The area around 405 A St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 748 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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