Kern County property record for 517 Washington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,567 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-072-04-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 039-072-04-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Old Parcel Number | 0390720400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 517 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY TFTVT, BLOCK M, LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 WASHINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0216119483 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 517 WASHINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4441 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | STATES TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 WASHINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4441 |
| Document Number | 0000157408 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221157408 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,567.00 (+9.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $197,293 (+4.04%) Land $29,011 Building $168,282 |
| 2023 | $3,259.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,635 Land $27,886 Building $161,749 |
| 2022 | $3,112.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 86 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 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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