Kern County property record for 605 Buchanan St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,064 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 199-071-08-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 199-071-08-00-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,261 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,924 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 199071085 |
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| Street Address | 605 BUCHANAN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TFRDA , BLOCK 18 , LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADDITION TO THE TOWNSITE OF FORD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10523 ODYSSY WAY, TAFT, CA 93268-9750 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003157338 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039535 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 605 BUCHANAN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1618 |
| Document Number | 0000039535 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 138-140 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Instrument | 224039535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6314 DENNEN ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-3804 |
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 | $23,181 (+2%) Land $18,843 Building $4,338 | |
| 2025 | $1,064.00 (+22.72%) | $22,727 (+4.03%) Land $18,474 Building $4,253 |
| 2023 | $867.00 (+18.77%) | $21,846 Land $17,757 Building $4,089 |
| 2022 | $730.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 373 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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