Kern County property record for 422 Palm St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,183 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,147 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $353,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-692-17-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 032-692-17-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,183 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,183 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,147 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 485 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Patio Area | 133 sqft |
| Street Address | 422 PALM ST |
|---|---|
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7227, BLOCK PH1, LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | 7227 PH 1 |
| Legal Tract | 7227 |
| Legal Block | PH1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
422 Palm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 422 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0216011693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 422 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 422 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000168652 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220168652 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOWELL, AR 72745 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 422 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 422 PALM ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2644 |
| Document Number | 0000001393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222001393 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 422 Palm St was $6,147 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,147.00 Homeowner's exemption | $408,000 Land $102,000 Building $306,000 |
| 2023 | $5,749.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $400,000 Land $100,000 Building $300,000 |
| 2022 | $5,666.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 422 Palm 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 422 Palm 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 | 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 381 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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