Kern County property record for 523 Washington Ave, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,630 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,936 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-072-13-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 039-072-13-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,074 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 367 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|
| Account Number | 039072137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT= BLOCK= P M TRACT= TAFVW |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | TAFVW |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
523 Washington Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 555, SILVERADO, CA 92676-0555 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201169514 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000094933 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 523 WASHINGTON AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-4441 |
| Document Number | 0000019528 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 555 SILVERADO CA 926760555, SILVERADO, CA 92676-0555 |
| Document Number | 0000019528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19528 |
| Name | DAVID B BOTTOMLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 E LUCARD ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3225 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Washington Ave was $1,936.
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 | $53,565 (+2%) Land $19,596 Building $33,969 | |
| 2025 | $1,936.00 | $52,515 Land $19,212 Building $33,303 |
| 2023 | $1,748.00 (+7.9%) | $50,477 Land $18,467 Building $32,010 |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 523 Washington Ave 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 Washington Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 86 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 / 35 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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