Kern County property record for 503 Sierra St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $171,500 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,598 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 032-473-09-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 032-473-09-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,533 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,525 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Patio Area | 27 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 032473092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 SIERRA ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4175 , BLOCK , LOT 23 |
| Legal Tract | 4175 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
503 Sierra St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 SIERRA ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201938957 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 503 SIERRA ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000038957 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38957 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $188.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 503 SIERRA ST TAFT CA 932682618, TAFT, CA 93268-2618 |
| Document Number | 38958 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38958 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 7, 2049 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 503 SIERRA ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000076785 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 76785 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $228.28 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Sierra St was $3,598.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $196,838 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $168,395 | |
| 2025 | $3,598.00 | $192,980 Land $27,886 Building $165,094 |
| 2023 | $3,291.00 (+4.61%) | $185,488 Land $26,804 Building $158,684 |
| 2022 | $3,146.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 503 Sierra St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 503 Sierra 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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