Kern County property record for 608 E St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,396 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-141-08-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 039-141-08-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,337 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,872 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039141080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 608 E ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-4422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TAFT , BLOCK 5 , LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
608 E St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Kern County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 E ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016125788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 608 E ST, TAFT, CA 93268-4422 |
| Document Number | 0000178012 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | UTOPIAN GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 E ST TAFT CA 932684422, TAFT, CA 93268-4422 |
| Document Number | 0000178012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 178012 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | RIVERSIDE, CA 92517 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 E St was $2,396.
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 | $89,961 (+2%) Land $23,673 Building $66,288 | |
| 2025 | $2,396.00 | $88,198 Land $23,209 Building $64,989 |
| 2023 | $2,070.00 (+9.35%) | $84,774 Land $22,308 Building $62,466 |
| 2022 | $1,893.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 608 E 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.
Wildfire risk around 608 E St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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