718 Vista Via Dr, Taft, CA 93268 Property Records

Kern County property record for 718 Vista Via Dr, Taft, CA 93268

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.538 acres (23,431 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$370,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,415 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`039-020-40-00-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`039-020-40-00-4`
Alternative APNs	`039-020-40-9` `0390204000` `03902040`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,677 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,579 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,677 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1983
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	23,431 sqft (0.538 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	374 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Account Number	039020409
Street Address	718 VISTA VIA DR
City	TAFT
State	CA
Zip	93268-4458
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	PARCEL MAP 6626 , LOT 2
Legal Subdivision	PARCEL MAP 6626
Legal Tract	6626
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST KERN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	3600

Owner

Source: Kern County records, as of September 14, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 3, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXERA HOLDING LLC
May 17, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAFE 1 CU
Aug 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA
May 22, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 3, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026104257
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 25, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0000120620
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2026
Property Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458
Document Number	0000104257
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2026
Instrument	2026104257
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 9, 2026
Title Company	PLACER TITLE ER, PLACER TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$41,107.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0000104258,
Date	Sep 3, 2026
Instrument	2026104258

Lender

Name	NEXERA HOLDING LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	May 17, 2021
Property Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458
Document Number	0000092780
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 198
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2021
Instrument	221092780
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2021
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0000092781
Date	May 17, 2021
Instrument	221092781

Lender

Name	SAFE 1 CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Property Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458
Document Number	0000112863
Instrument Date	Aug 22, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 13, 2019
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	718 VISTA VIA DR TAFT CA 932684458, TAFT, CA 93268-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	0000112863
Date	Sep 3, 2019
Instrument	112863

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 2, 2049

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	718 VISTA VIA DR, TAFT, CA 93268-4458
Document Number	0000063561
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2018
Instrument	63561
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$236.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	718 VISTA VIA DR TAFT CA 932684458, TAFT, CA 93268-4458

Mortgage

Document Number	63562
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	63562

Lender

Name	USAA
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 21, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$324,596 (+2%) Land $66,243 Building $258,353
2025	$4,415.00 (+8.8%) Homeowner's exemption	$318,233 (+4.04%) Land $64,945 Building $253,288
2023	$4,058.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$305,877 Land $62,424 Building $243,453
2022	$3,975.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 35
Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless	500 / 500

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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