Kern County property record for 540 Terrace Dr, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,859 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,963 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-481-07-2 |
| Primary APN | 039-481-07-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,691 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,859 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 666 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039481072 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 TERRACE DR |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4812 , BLOCK , LOT 7 |
| Legal Tract | 4812 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
540 Terrace Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2008 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 TERRACE DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000130364 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Terrace Dr was $4,963 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 | $321,567 (+2%) Land $73,570 Building $247,997 | |
| 2025 | $4,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $315,263 Land $72,128 Building $243,135 |
| 2023 | $4,555.00 (+3.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $303,023 Land $69,328 Building $233,695 |
| 2022 | $4,393.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 540 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 540 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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