Kern County property record for 519 Polk St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,724 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-067-02-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 199-067-02-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,724 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 199067026 |
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| Street Address | 519 POLK ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 23 , LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
519 Polk St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018137796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 519 POLK ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000137796 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 137796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $93.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 519 POLK ST TAFT CA 932681604, TAFT, CA 93268-1604 |
| Document Number | 137797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 137797 |
| Name | 6TH STREET RENTALS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 6021 CYPRESS POINT DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309-3568 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 519 Polk St was $2,462.
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 | $96,710 (+2%) Land $28,443 Building $68,267 | |
| 2025 | $2,462.00 | $94,815 Land $27,886 Building $66,929 |
| 2023 | $2,131.00 (+9.17%) | $91,135 Land $26,804 Building $64,331 |
| 2022 | $1,952.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 519 Polk 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 519 Polk St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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