Kern County property record for 608 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,189 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2024 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-170-16-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 031-170-16-00-3 |
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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 | 748 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 880 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,189 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031170160 |
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| Street Address | 608 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON2, BLOCK 17 , LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 26, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 CATALINA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124-1775 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CRAIG & EILEEN LINDSAY FAMILY TRUST |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage EILEEN LINDSAY FAMILY TRUST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202414854 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 608 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000051754 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224051754 |
| Name | CRAIG & EILEEN LINDSAY FAMILY TRUST |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 608 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2717 |
| Document Number | 0000014854 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224014854 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 171 CATALINA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124-1775 |
| Document Number | 0000014855 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224014855 |
| Name | EILEEN LINDSAY FAMILY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $114,444 (+2%) Land $41,616 Building $72,828 | |
| 2025 | $2,642.00 (+64.92%) | $112,200 (+355.76%) Land $40,800 Building $71,400 |
| 2024 | $1,602.00 (+10.25%) | |
| 2023 | $1,453.00 (+9.41%) | $24,618 Land $14,770 Building $9,848 |
| 2022 | $1,328.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 | 0.01% 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 345 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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