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406 1/2 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 406 1/2 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,951 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$4,552 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone D (undetermined)
APN199-122-14-00-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN199-122-14-00-9
Alternative APNs
  • 199-122-14-4
  • 1991221400
  • 19912214

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,516 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,576 sqft
1st Floor Area1,516 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialGravel
Lot Area6,951 sqft (0.16 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number199122144
Street Address406 1/2 BUCHANAN ST
CityTAFT
StateCA
Zip93268-1724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT FORD , BLOCK 13 , LOT 13
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSITE OF FORD
Legal TractFORD
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST KERN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract3400

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of September 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address406 1/2 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1724
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 25, 2026Gift Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 25, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 8, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202263815
Last Transfer DateFeb 24, 2026
Transfer Doc0000099858
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Gift Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGift Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateAug 25, 2026
Property Address406 1/2 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1724
Document Number0000099858
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2026
Instrument202699858
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address406 1/2 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1724

April 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2022
Property Address406 1/2 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1724
Document Number0000063815
Instrument DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument222063815
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2022
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE ER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13646 KIWI AVE, EASTVALE, CA 92880-4008

Mortgage

Document Number0000063816
DateApr 25, 2022
Instrument222063816
Lender
NameHOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
Elementary School DistrictTaft City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTaft Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$162,364 (+2%) Land $27,060 Building $135,304
2025$4,552.00 (+4.93%)$159,181 (+4.04%) Land $26,530 Building $132,651
2024$4,338.00 (+10.83%)
2023$3,914.00 (+15.53%)$153,000 Land $25,500 Building $127,500
2022$3,388.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone D
undetermined · not studied
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
serves 20,585 people · EPA ID CA1510022
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 373 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Applied Technology Group
Fixed Wireless		500 / 500

May also be available: Verizon.

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