Kern County property record for 625 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 889 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-180-02-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 031-180-02-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 889 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,028 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 889 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 139 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031180029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 625 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON , BLOCK P18, LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 328 WOODROW ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021185746 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000185744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 625 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2716 |
| Document Number | 0000185744 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221185744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| 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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| Address | 1649 RODRIGUEZ RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93314-8921 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 625 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2716 |
| Document Number | 0000185746 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221185746 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 KEM STREET, TAFT, CA 93268 |
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 | $75,769 (+2%) Land $21,648 Building $54,121 | |
| 2025 | $2,193.00 (+1.48%) | $74,284 (+4.04%) Land $21,224 Building $53,060 |
| 2024 | $2,161.00 (+8.76%) | |
| 2023 | $1,987.00 (+7%) | $71,400 (+2%) Land $20,400 Building $51,000 |
| 2022 | $1,857.00 | $70,000 Land $20,000 Building $50,000 |
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 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.
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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