Kern County property record for 523 North St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1,849 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $422 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-070-03-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 031-070-03-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,849 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 917 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 4,776 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 031070030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 NORTH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2826 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK 7 , LOT P |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN/MORON |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
523 North St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 MAIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 North St was $422 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $27,576 (+2%) Land $27,576 | |
| 2025 | $422.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,036 Land $27,036 |
| 2023 | $387.00 (-97.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,987 Land $25,987 |
| 2022 | $15,736.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 523 North St 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 523 North 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 | 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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