Kern County property record for 719 Kern St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,778 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-230-05-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 031-230-05-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,778 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Patio Area | 27 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 031230055 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 719 KERN ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY MORON3, BLOCK 23 , LOT PTN |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LAND COS |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
719 Kern St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 719 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199993348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 719 KERN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2718 |
| Document Number | 0000167217 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222167217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 719 KERN ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 719 Kern St was $2,940, 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 | $140,078 (+2%) Land $26,530 Building $113,548 | |
| 2025 | $2,940.00 (+1.94%) | $137,332 Land $26,010 Building $111,322 |
| 2024 | $2,884.00 (+7.61%) | |
| 2023 | $2,680.00 (+34.94%) | $132,000 Land $25,000 Building $107,000 |
| 2022 | $1,986.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 719 Kern 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 719 Kern 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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