Kern County property record for 808 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,658 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-040-04-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 032-040-04-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,658 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,658 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032040040 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 808 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3129 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 13 , TOWNSHIP 32 , RANGE 23 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 32 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
808 Center St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 808 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3129 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202689191 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000147782 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 808 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000089191 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202689191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $18,887.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Document Number | 0000089192, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202689192 |
| Name | EQUITY TRUST COMPANY |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 808 Center St was $1,540, 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 | $132,716 (+2%) Land $68,310 Building $64,406 | |
| 2025 | $1,540.00 (+3.15%) | $130,115 Land $66,971 Building $63,144 |
| 2024 | $1,493.00 (+4.48%) | |
| 2023 | $1,429.00 (+1.13%) | $125,064 Land $64,371 Building $60,693 |
| 2022 | $1,413.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 808 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 808 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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