Kern County property record for 717 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,900 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-210-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 031-210-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,634 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,403 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 65 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 031210016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY SPLC3 , BLOCK 21 , LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LA |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
717 Center St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2007.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 99, TAFT, CA 93268-8099 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007137634 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 717 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3126 |
| Document Number | 0000061214 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223061214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 99, TAFT, CA 93268-8099 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 717 Center St was $2,900, up 1.9% 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 | $136,640 (+2%) Land $40,988 Building $95,652 | |
| 2025 | $2,900.00 (+1.93%) | $133,962 Land $40,185 Building $93,777 |
| 2024 | $2,845.00 (+7.64%) | |
| 2023 | $2,643.00 (+5.51%) | $128,763 Land $38,626 Building $90,137 |
| 2022 | $2,505.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 717 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 717 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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