Kern County property record for 405 Monroe St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,035 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,874 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-143-08-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 199-143-08-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,518 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,035 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 195 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 27 sqft |
| Patio Area | 11 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199143082 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 MONROE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 21 , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of September 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 S 7TH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3404 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009164308 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000179925 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,874.00 (+5.28%) | $45,164 (+4.04%) Land $25,809 Building $19,355 |
| 2024 | $1,780.00 (+12.23%) | |
| 2023 | $1,586.00 (+12.24%) | $43,411 Land $24,807 Building $18,604 |
| 2022 | $1,413.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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