Kern County property record for 609 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,385 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-200-04-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 031-200-04-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Construction Type | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 6,385 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031200041 |
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| Street Address | 609 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3124 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Parking Lot |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY MRON2 , BLOCK 20 , LOT 2829 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COS |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2829 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
609 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201744404 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 609 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3124 |
| Document Number | 0000044404 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 44404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 531 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683108, TAFT, CA 93268-3108 |
| Document Number | 44405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 44405 |
| Name | MOSELEY E C & S F TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 11401 VALLEY BLVD # 200B, EL MONTE, CA 91731-3257 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Center St was $233, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $20,119 (+2%) Land $20,119 | |
| 2025 | $233.00 (+3.1%) | $19,725 Land $19,725 |
| 2024 | $226.00 (+4.63%) | |
| 2023 | $216.00 (+0.93%) | $18,960 Land $18,960 |
| 2022 | $214.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 609 Center 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 609 Center 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 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 548 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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