714 Center St, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 714 Center St, Taft, CA 93268

Property Summary

Property Type	Commercial
Details	1,152 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.074 acres (3,206 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$130,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,730 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer + 6 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`031-220-17-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`031-220-17-1`
Alternative APNs	`031-220-17-00-0` `0312201700` `03122017`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,152 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Flat
Roof Material	Gravel
Lot Area	3,206 sqft (0.074 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Evaporative
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Account Number	031220171
Street Address	714 CENTER ST
City	TAFT
State	CA
Zip	93268-3127
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail
Local Zoning Code	DC
Legal Description	CITY SPLC3 , BLOCK 22 , LOT 8
Legal Subdivision	SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS
Legal Block	22
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST KERN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	3500

Owner

714 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2023.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	10330 PARADISO WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-7879
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 30, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back MARIA REMEINOS NUNEZ DIAZ TRUST
Feb 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 8, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 21, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 12, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer DIAZ MARIA R N TRUST (PT)
Mar 16, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer
Aug 17, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer
Apr 4, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202376362
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 6, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028117
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2023
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000076362
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 50
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2023
Instrument	223076362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10330 PARADISO WAY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-7879

Mortgage

Document Number	0000076363
Date	Jun 30, 2023
Instrument	223076363

Lender

Name	MARIA REMEINOS NUNEZ DIAZ TRUST
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount on Record

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2021
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000028117
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 50
Instrument Date	Jan 6, 2021
Instrument	221028117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 42091, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-2091

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2020
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000189876
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2020
Instrument	189876
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 42091 BAKERSFIELD CA 933842091, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-2091

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2020
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000007831
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2020
Instrument	7831
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	3016 DORIS LN BAKERSFIELD CA 933044722, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-4722

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2019
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000082353
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2019
Instrument	82353
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2019
Title Company	PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$38.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	714 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683127, TAFT, CA 93268-3127

Mortgage

Document Number	82354
Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	82354

Lender

Name	DIAZ MARIA R N TRUST (PT)
Address	3016 DORIS LN, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93304-4722

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2018
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000030798
Instrument Date	Sep 13, 2017
Instrument	30798
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 26, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	PO BOX 42091 BAKERSFIELD CA 933842091, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93384-2091

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2017
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000109219
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2017
Instrument	109219
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	714 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683127, TAFT, CA 93268-3127

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Apr 4, 2017
Property Address	714 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3127
Document Number	0000042972
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2017
Instrument	42972
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	714 CENTER ST TAFT CA 932683127, TAFT, CA 93268-3127

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 714 Center St was $2,730, up 1.8% from the year before.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$137,955 (+2%) Land $14,856 Building $123,099
2025	$2,730.00 (+1.83%)	$135,251 Land $14,565 Building $120,686
2024	$2,681.00 (+81.52%)
2023	$1,477.00 (+8.6%)	$41,616 (+2%) Land $7,803 Building $33,813
2022	$1,360.00	$40,800 Land $7,650 Building $33,150

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 714 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

Wildfire risk around 714 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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