Kern County property record for 553 Front St, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 943 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,601 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Jul 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-440-06-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 032-440-06-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 943 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 943 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,553 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 032440067 |
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| Street Address | 553 FRONT ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4005 , BLOCK , LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | 27M175-176 |
| Legal Tract | 4005 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 032-440-06-00-9
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 7200 MONITOR ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-7189 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KARPE MORTGAGE INC |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE ER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202658183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000114160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000058183 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20,553.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7200 MONITOR ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-7189 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000114160 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 175 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222114160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 105 IRENE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2205 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000114161 |
| Map Reference | MB 27 PG 175 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222114161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000114162 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222114162 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000167790 |
| Map Reference | MB27 PG175 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217167790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000167791 |
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| Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217167791 |
| Name | KARPE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 553 FRONT ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
| Document Number | 0000167789 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 02, 2017 |
| Instrument | 167789 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE ER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 553 FRONT ST TAFT CA 932683407, TAFT, CA 93268-3407 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $122,037 (+2%) Land $8,489 Building $113,548 | |
| 2025 | $1,601.00 (+3.16%) | $119,645 (+4.04%) Land $8,323 Building $111,322 |
| 2024 | $1,552.00 (+4.58%) | |
| 2023 | $1,484.00 (+32.15%) | $115,000 Land $8,000 Building $107,000 |
| 2022 | $1,123.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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