Kern County property record for 704 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,781 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-240-14-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 031-240-14-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,545 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,411 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031240146 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 704 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON3, BLOCK 24 , LOT 3&4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAFT |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| 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 | 704 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202093911 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000114756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 704 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000093911 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 93911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $187.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 704 KERN ST TAFT CA 932682719, TAFT, CA 93268-2719 |
| Document Number | 93912 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 93912 |
| Name | PROVIDENT LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | GLENDALE, CA 91203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
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 | $185,482 (+2%) Land $38,641 Building $146,841 | |
| 2025 | $4,781.00 (+10.16%) | $181,846 (+4.04%) Land $37,884 Building $143,962 |
| 2023 | $4,340.00 (+6.5%) | $174,787 Land $36,414 Building $138,373 |
| 2022 | $4,075.00 |
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 · 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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