Kern County property record for 526 B St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,494 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-092-16-8 |
| Primary APN | 039-092-16-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,409 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 329 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,494 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 109 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 039092168 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 B ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1014 , BLOCK 2 , LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1014 IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA |
| Legal Tract | 1014 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
526 B St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52693 AVENIDA OBREGON, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-5306 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200627185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000116794 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 526 B ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3712 |
| Document Number | 0000048277 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 48277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 906 LOS ALAMOS CA 934400906, LOS ALAMOS, CA 93440-0906 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 B St was $2,176.
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 | $71,021 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $47,348 | |
| 2025 | $2,176.00 | $69,629 Land $23,209 Building $46,420 |
| 2023 | $1,867.00 (+10.41%) | $66,926 Land $22,308 Building $44,618 |
| 2022 | $1,691.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 B 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.
The area around 526 B St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 748 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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