Kern County property record for 514 Polk St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,395 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,266 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-066-07-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-066-07-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,395 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,467 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,025 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 199066077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 POLK ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 24 , LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2001139778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000073042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $86,924 (+2%) Land $27,114 Building $59,810 | |
| 2025 | $2,266.00 (+16.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,221 (+4.04%) Land $26,583 Building $58,638 |
| 2023 | $1,946.00 (+10.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,913 Land $25,551 Building $56,362 |
| 2022 | $1,767.00 |
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 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.
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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