Kern County property record for 509 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Recreational/Entertainment (General) |
|---|---|
| Details | 10,282 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.513 acres (22,341 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-060-14-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 031-060-14-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 10,282 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,341 sqft (0.513 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031060148 |
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| Street Address | 509 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3108 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Recreational/Entertainment (General) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | *CITY OF TAFT FORMERLY MORON LOTS 26 THRU |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF MORON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
509 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1901 BLUE QUAIL DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546-5899 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200226495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Center St was $3,751, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $226,004 (+2%) Land $98,838 Building $127,166 | |
| 2025 | $3,751.00 (+2.18%) | $221,573 Land $96,900 Building $124,673 |
| 2024 | $3,671.00 (+6.87%) | |
| 2023 | $3,435.00 (+4.22%) | $212,971 Land $93,138 Building $119,833 |
| 2022 | $3,296.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 509 Center St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 548 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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