Kern County property record for 525 Birch St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,693 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-231-02-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 199-231-02-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,322 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,008 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,049 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 43 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199231028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 BIRCH ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | *FORD TOWNSITE W1/2 LOTS 1-2 SR |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
525 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 BIRCH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016167888 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000137452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 525 BIRCH ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2164 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000132971 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 219132971 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2039 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Birch St was $2,693.
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 | $116,599 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $92,926 | |
| 2025 | $2,693.00 | $114,313 Land $23,209 Building $91,104 |
| 2023 | $2,345.00 (+8.36%) | $109,875 Land $22,308 Building $87,567 |
| 2022 | $2,164.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 525 Birch St in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 500 ft |
| 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 525 Birch 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 551 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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