Kern County property record for 520 Terrace Dr, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,365 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,979 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-481-09-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 039-481-09-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,897 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,494 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 039481098 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 TERRACE DR |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 23 , TOWNSHIP 32 , RANGE 23 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 32 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
520 Terrace Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 398, TAFT, CA 93268-0398 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006250368 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 520 TERRACE DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4506 |
| Document Number | 0000039199 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Terrace Dr was $7,979, up 4.4% from the year before.
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 | $543,000 (-3.55%) Land $136,000 Building $407,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,979.00 (+4.42%) | $563,000 Land $141,000 Building $422,000 |
| 2024 | $7,641.00 (+1.99%) | |
| 2023 | $7,492.00 (+25.45%) | $553,000 Land $138,000 Building $415,000 |
| 2022 | $5,972.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 520 Terrace Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 520 Terrace Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 150 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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