Kern County property record for 407 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,420 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-090-10-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 031-090-10-00-2 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 3,153 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031090103 |
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| Street Address | 407 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2812 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C4 |
| Legal Description | LOT= 28 BLOCK= 9 TRACT= MRON1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORON |
| Legal Tract | MRON1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
407 Kern St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2812 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201984866 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 407 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2812 |
| Document Number | 0000084866 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 84866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 407 KERN ST TAFT CA 932682812, TAFT, CA 93268-2812 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 407 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2812 |
| Document Number | 0000052478 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 52478 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 553 MARICOPA CA 932520553, MARICOPA, CA 93252-0553 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 407 Kern St was $647.
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 | $55,772 (+2%) Land $5,576 Building $50,196 | |
| 2025 | $647.00 | $54,679 Land $5,467 Building $49,212 |
| 2023 | $600.00 (+1.18%) | $52,557 Land $5,255 Building $47,302 |
| 2022 | $593.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 407 Kern 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.
Wildfire risk around 407 Kern St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 457 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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