Kern County property record for 426 Philippine St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 732 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,993 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-196-13-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 039-196-13-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 732 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,993 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 222 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039196134 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 426 PHILIPPINE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 15 , LOT 1112 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1112 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
426 Philippine St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022186649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 426 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000186649 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222186649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 426 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000186650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222186650 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000186651 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222186651 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95825 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Philippine St was $3,680.
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 | $200,567 (+2%) Land $37,142 Building $163,425 | |
| 2025 | $3,680.00 | $196,635 Land $36,414 Building $160,221 |
| 2023 | $3,262.00 (+67.03%) | $189,000 Land $35,000 Building $154,000 |
| 2022 | $1,953.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 426 Philippine 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 426 Philippine 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 748 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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