Kern County property record for 406 Polk St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,054 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-133-13-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 199-133-13-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 978 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,054 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199133133 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 406 POLK ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 17 , LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
406 Polk St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 HARRISON ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Deed of Trust, Mortgage | |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MK INV GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201670808 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 406 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1712 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 406 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000170635 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406 POLK ST TAFT CA 932681712, TAFT, CA 93268-1712 |
| Document Number | 0000170635 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 170635 |
| Name | MK INV GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Address | DANVILLE, CA 94506 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 Polk St was $2,167.
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 | $71,234 (+2%) Land $18,110 Building $53,124 | |
| 2025 | $2,167.00 | $69,838 Land $17,755 Building $52,083 |
| 2023 | $1,857.00 (+10.47%) | $67,127 Land $17,066 Building $50,061 |
| 2022 | $1,681.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 406 Polk St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
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.
Wildfire risk around 406 Polk St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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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