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551 Front St, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 551 Front St, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 943 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,183 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$180,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$1,215 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Mortgage
Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032-440-07-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032-440-07-00-2
Alternative APNs
  • 032-440-07-5
  • 0324400700
  • 03244007

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area943 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area943 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,183 sqft (0.05 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number032440075
Street Address551 FRONT ST
CityTAFT
StateCA
Zip93268-3407
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal DescriptionTRACT 4005 , BLOCK , LOT 7
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO. 4005
Legal Tract4005
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKERN CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST KERN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3035
Census Tract3500

Owner

Source: Kern County records · APN 032-440-07-00-2

Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 31, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 02, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
THE MORTGAGE HOUSE INC
Dec 14, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 02, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 02, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 14, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026250
Prior Transfer DateApr 25, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000058819
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKERN CA
Property Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407

Mortgage

Document Number0000086052
DateMay 31, 2022
Instrument222086052
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term323 Months
DueApr 01, 2049

January 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateJan 02, 2026
Property Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407
Document Number0000000250
Map ReferenceMB 27 PG 175
Instrument DateOct 27, 2025
Instrument226000250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407

Mortgage

Document Number0000000251
DateJan 02, 2026
Instrument226000251
Lender
NameTHE MORTGAGE HOUSE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2056

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKERN CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2018
Property Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407
Document Number0000164793
Map ReferenceMB27 PG175
Instrument DateNov 08, 2018
Instrument218164793
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2022
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address551 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407

Mortgage

Document Number0000164794
DateDec 14, 2018
Instrument218164794
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKern County
MunicipalityTaft City
Elementary School DistrictTaft City School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTaft Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,215.00 (+3.14%)$87,006 (+4.04%) Land $5,576 Building $81,430
2024$1,178.00 (+4.62%)
2023$1,126.00 (+1.9%)$83,629 Land $5,360 Building $78,269
2022$1,105.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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