Kern County property record for 509 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $87 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-080-06-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 031-080-06-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 854 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 854 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,171 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031080062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 509 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2814 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > City, Municipal, Town, Village Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | DC |
| Legal Description | LOT= 28 BLOCK= 8 TRACT= MRON1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RA |
| Legal Tract | MRON1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
509 Kern St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 E KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3224 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202466939 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066938 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87.00 (+155.88%) | $7,658 Land $7,658 |
| 2022 | $34.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 509 Kern 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 Kern 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 345 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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