Kern County property record for 519 Taylor St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-068-01-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 199-068-01-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,797 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 790 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199068016 |
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| Street Address | 519 TAYLOR ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY FRD-A , BLOCK 22 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | PTN |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| 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 | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LARRY F PEAKE DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION T |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW BEGINNINGS FINANCIAL & REAL EST |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SCOTT G WILLIAMS |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017143773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000116320 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 515 FILLMORE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000112953 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222112953 |
| Name | LARRY F PEAKE DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION T |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 13421 SPRING MOUNTAIN AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000143773 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217143773 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| 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 | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000143774 |
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| Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217143774 |
| Name | NEW BEGINNINGS FINANCIAL & REAL EST |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000026007 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 519 TAYLOR ST TAFT CA 932681608, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Document Number | 26008 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26008 |
| Name | SCOTT G WILLIAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 6082 ARROWHEAD DR, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647-6401 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 519 TAYLOR ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1608 |
| Document Number | 0000017620 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Instrument | 17620 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $44.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 29991 CANYON HILLS RD #1709-308 LAKE ELSINORE CA 925322579, 1709-3, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532-2579 |
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 | $40,615 (+2%) Land $17,406 Building $23,209 | |
| 2025 | $1,811.00 (+18.6%) | $39,819 (+4.04%) Land $17,065 Building $22,754 |
| 2023 | $1,527.00 (+12.69%) | $38,274 Land $16,403 Building $21,871 |
| 2022 | $1,355.00 |
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 |
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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, 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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