Kern County property record for 706 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,078 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,460 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-220-14-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 031-220-14-00-1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,078 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,460 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 031220148 |
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| Street Address | 706 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3127 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON2, BLOCK 22 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COMPANYS THIRD ADD |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4&P3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
706 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2008.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E WARREN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2918 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008187009 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000117340 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 706 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000110429 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223110429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| 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 | 215 E WARREN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2918 |
| Document Number | 0000110430 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223110430 |
| Name | LFP APLC PENSION PLAN |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Center St was $467, 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 | $40,274 (+2%) Land $13,421 Building $26,853 | |
| 2025 | $467.00 (+3.09%) | $39,485 Land $13,158 Building $26,327 |
| 2024 | $453.00 (+4.62%) | |
| 2023 | $433.00 (+1.17%) | $37,953 Land $12,648 Building $25,305 |
| 2022 | $428.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 706 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 706 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 |
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| 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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