Kern County property record for 514 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Theater (Movie) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,061 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,366 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,060 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-070-15-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 031-070-15-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,061 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,061 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,366 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031070154 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3109 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Theater (Movie) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 7 , LOT 8&9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORON |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1625 LAS CANOAS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105-2344 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016184886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 10, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037933 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $177,563 (+2%) Land $29,591 Building $147,972 | |
| 2025 | $2,060.00 (+7.74%) | $174,082 (+4.04%) Land $29,011 Building $145,071 |
| 2023 | $1,912.00 (+1.16%) | $167,325 Land $27,886 Building $139,439 |
| 2022 | $1,890.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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