Kern County property record for 520 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $54 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-160-17-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 031-160-17-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,181 sqft (0.073 acres) |
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| Account Number | 031160179 |
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| Street Address | 520 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | DC |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 16 , LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORON |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-5416 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016152685 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000104079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,730 (+1.98%) Land $4,730 | |
| 2025 | $54.00 (+8%) | $4,638 (+4.01%) Land $4,638 |
| 2023 | $50.00 | $4,459 Land $4,459 |
| 2022 | $50.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 | 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 345 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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