Kern County property record for 518 Tyler St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,763 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-065-08-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 199-065-08-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,356 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,763 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199065087 |
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| Street Address | 518 TYLER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 25 , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
518 Tyler St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 TYLER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200399134 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000081789 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Tyler St was $2,153, up 5% 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 | $70,103 (+2%) Land $28,485 Building $41,618 | |
| 2025 | $2,153.00 (+4.97%) | $68,730 Land $27,927 Building $40,803 |
| 2024 | $2,051.00 (+11.23%) | |
| 2023 | $1,844.00 (+10.49%) | $66,062 Land $26,843 Building $39,219 |
| 2022 | $1,669.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 518 Tyler 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 518 Tyler St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 551 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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