Kern County property record for 513 Polk St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,024 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-067-05-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 199-067-05-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,024 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 456 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199067059 |
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| Street Address | 513 POLK ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 23 , LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
513 Polk St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28142 CLYDESDALE AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-9715 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009183239 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 3, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000126927 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 513 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000185644 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221185644 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 28142 CLYDESDALE AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-9715 |
| Document Number | 0000185645 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221185645 |
| Name | POINT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 513 Polk St was $3,330, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,454 (+2%) Land $24,147 Building $147,307 | |
| 2025 | $3,330.00 (+4.36%) | $168,093 Land $23,674 Building $144,419 |
| 2024 | $3,191.00 (+8.69%) | |
| 2023 | $2,936.00 (+6.84%) | $161,567 Land $22,755 Building $138,812 |
| 2022 | $2,748.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 513 Polk St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| 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 513 Polk 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 | Indirect within 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 373 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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