Kern County property record for 438 B St, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,756 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 288 sqft |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,202.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 039-191-01-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 912 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 3,756 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft Garage |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace Heating |
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| Account Number | 039191010 |
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| Street Address | 438 B ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3821 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 16 , LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Minor Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 039-191-01-00-8
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5173 VEGA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-3257 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 22, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-C/I, CHICAGO TITLE CO CA MULTI |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 05, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLEMING LIVING TR(RT) |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022145474 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000145473 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3821 |
| Document Number | 0000145474 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222145474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY-C/I, CHICAGO TITLE CO CA MULTI |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5173 VEGA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-3257 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3821 |
| Document Number | 0000145473 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 143 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222145473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Address | 5173 VEGA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-3257 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 438 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3821 |
| Document Number | 0000013086 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 B ST TAFT CA 932683821, TAFT, CA 93268-3821 |
| Document Number | 13087 |
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| Date | Feb 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13087 |
| Name | FLEMING LIVING TR(RT) |
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| Address | 328 PARKVIEW CIR, TAFT, CA 93268-3352 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,222 (+2%) Land $21,224 Building $51,998 | |
| 2025 | $2,202.00 (+16.51%) | $71,787 (+4.04%) Land $20,808 Building $50,979 |
| 2023 | $1,890.00 (+11.05%) | $69,000 Land $20,000 Building $49,000 |
| 2022 | $1,702.00 |
438 B St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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