Kern County property record for 617 Philippine St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,046 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,698 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-062-07-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 039-062-07-00-5 |
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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 | 1,046 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,136 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,216 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039062070 |
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| Street Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY TVTER , BLOCK E , LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT VIEW TERRACE |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 039-062-07-00-5
Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3727 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020137176 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000187577 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Property Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000187577 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 111 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221187577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FIDELTY NTL TTL CA MULTIBRCH |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000187578 |
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| Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221187578 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000137176 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 111 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220137176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICA 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 617 PHILIPPINE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000137177 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220137177 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,698.00 (+4.61%) | $114,598 (+4.04%) Land $26,795 Building $87,803 |
| 2024 | $2,579.00 (+9.74%) | |
| 2023 | $2,350.00 (+8.34%) | $110,149 Land $25,755 Building $84,394 |
| 2022 | $2,169.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: California Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 748 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT serves 20,585 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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