Kern County property record for 436 Philippine St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Apr 2024 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-196-17-5 |
| Primary APN | 039-196-17-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,537 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 852 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 0391961700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT, BLOCK 15, LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 039-196-17-5
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 710 SANDY CREEK AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2648 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 09, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 01, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JOSE ALFREDO MOJICA |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, TITLEMAX |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000027801 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047847 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TTL OF CALIFORINA IN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 SANDY CREEK AVE, TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000053245 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224053245 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000047847 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224047847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 710 SANDY CREEK AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2648 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 SANDY CREEK AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2648 |
| Document Number | 0000145850 |
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| Date | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223145850 |
| Name | JOSE ALFREDO MOJICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 25833 ROYAL OAKS RD, STEVENSON RANCH, CA 91381 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000027801 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223027801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TITLEMAX |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 SANDY CREEK AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2648 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 436 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3829 |
| Document Number | 0000171734 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222171734 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1 MORTGAGE WAY, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054-4637 |
| Mail Care Of | PHH MORTGAGE REVERSE |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified January 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,462.00 (+61.12%) | $434,520 (+309.92%) Land $35,700 Building $398,820 |
| 2023 | $3,390.00 (+10.1%) | $106,000 Land $25,000 Building $81,000 |
| 2022 | $3,079.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: California Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 748 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves 20,585 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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