Kern County property record for 415 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-121-03-9 |
| Primary APN | 199-121-03-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,986 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Basement Area | 594 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,935 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199121039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 415 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FORD , BLOCK 12 , LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
415 Buchanan St is owned by a company that bought it in May 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3815 MING AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-5052 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202650077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000254547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 415 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1723 |
| Document Number | 0000050077 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.50077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | TRICO TITLE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $13,332.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 0000050078, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.50078 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 415 Buchanan St was $1,697, up 5.5% from the year before.
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 | $30,735 (+1.99%) Land $19,213 Building $11,522 | |
| 2025 | $1,697.00 (+5.53%) | $30,134 Land $18,837 Building $11,297 |
| 2024 | $1,608.00 (+13.24%) | |
| 2023 | $1,420.00 (+13.6%) | $28,965 Land $18,106 Building $10,859 |
| 2022 | $1,250.00 |
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 415 Buchanan 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 415 Buchanan St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 256 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 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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