Kern County property record for 516 Taylor St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,427 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-067-07-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 199-067-07-00-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,019 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 168 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 74 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199067075 |
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| Street Address | 516 TAYLOR ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 23 , LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 199-067-07-00-7
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 LEXINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3319 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202428609 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028608 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 516 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000028607 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 05, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224028607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 304 OAK FAIR WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-2881 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 516 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000028609 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224028609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 108 LEXINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-3319 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 516 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1609 |
| Document Number | 0000028608 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224028608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 304 OAK FAIR WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-2881 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,636 (+2%) Land $31,212 Building $62,424 | |
| 2025 | $2,427.00 (+89.61%) | $91,800 (+450.69%) Land $30,600 Building $61,200 |
| 2023 | $1,280.00 (+15.21%) | $16,670 Land $5,790 Building $10,880 |
| 2022 | $1,111.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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.
Based on FCC filings for 373 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA1510022, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves 20,585 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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