Kern County property record for 428 Montview Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-351-05-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 039-351-05-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 851 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 91 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039351051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 428 MONTVIEW AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY JAMSN , BLOCK U , LOT K |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | U |
| Legal Lot Number | K |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 SAN EMIDIO ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2730 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018140188 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 428 MONTVIEW AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4320 |
| Document Number | 0000140188 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 140188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 428 MONTVIEW AVE TAFT CA 932684320, TAFT, CA 93268-4320 |
| Document Number | 140190 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 140190 |
| Name | OZ KATZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 QUAIL CT, TAFT, CA 93268-4511 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $34,130 (+2%) Land $17,065 Building $17,065 | |
| 2025 | $1,193.00 (+20.87%) | $33,462 (+4.04%) Land $16,731 Building $16,731 |
| 2023 | $987.00 (+16.25%) | $32,164 Land $16,082 Building $16,082 |
| 2022 | $849.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 409 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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