Kern County property record for 409 Palm St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,565 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $279,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-693-05-3 |
| Primary APN | 032-693-05-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,565 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 513 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft |
| Patio Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 409 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7227, BLOCK PH1, LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | 7227 PH 1 |
| Legal Tract | 7227 |
| Legal Block | PH1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 409 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2180052374 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 409 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000052374 |
| Map Reference | MB61 PG31-34 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180052374 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 409 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2646 |
| Document Number | 0000052375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180052375 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,075.00 (+8.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $317,447 (+4.04%) Land $39,821 Building $277,626 |
| 2023 | $4,665.00 (+3.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $305,123 Land $38,276 Building $266,847 |
| 2022 | $4,503.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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