Kern County property record for 406 S 8th St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,303 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,102 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale Oct 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-137-19-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 032-137-19-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
|---|---|
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 6,303 sqft (0.145 acres) |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 032137192 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 406 S 8TH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 6912 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 6912 |
| Legal Tract | 6912 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
406 S 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 S 8TH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024112319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000000537 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 537 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5835 KIRK ST BAKERSFIELD CA 933075306, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-5306 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000145695 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 145695 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 18632 VANDERLIP AVE SANTA ANA CA 927053258, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-3258 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 406 S 8th St was $5,102.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Taft City |
| 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 | $326,400 (+2%) Land $81,600 Building $244,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,102.00 | $320,000 Land $80,000 Building $240,000 |
| 2023 | $127.00 (+1.6%) | $11,141 Land $11,141 |
| 2022 | $125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 406 S 8th 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 406 S 8th 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 548 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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