Kern County property record for 506 Ranier Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,500 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,206 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 032-471-07-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 032-471-07-00-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,740 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 032471070 |
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| Street Address | 506 RANIER AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4175 , BLOCK , LOT 7 |
| Legal Tract | 4175 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
506 Ranier Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1997.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 RANIER AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997128656 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064583 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Ranier Ave was $3,206 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $170,167 (+2%) Land $40,703 Building $129,464 | |
| 2025 | $3,206.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,831 Land $39,905 Building $126,926 |
| 2023 | $2,924.00 (+5.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,355 Land $38,356 Building $121,999 |
| 2022 | $2,781.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 506 Ranier Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 506 Ranier Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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