Kern County property record for 820 Bell Ave, Taft, CA 93268 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,015 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.409 acres (17,835 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-301-13-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 032-301-13-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,015 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,015 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,835 sqft (0.409 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 876 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 131 sqft |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032301137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 BELL AVE |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-2910 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2853 , BLOCK , LOT 7&8 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2853 |
| Legal Tract | 2853 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records · APN 032-301-13-00-5
Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 CALVIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2509 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 04, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage CLEARPATH LNDG |
| Nov 07, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018147301 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0069950662 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 820 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 CALVIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268-2509 |
| Document Number | 0000157880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221157880 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 347 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 820 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000070149 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220070149 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 820 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2910 |
| Document Number | 0000108939 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Title Company | VANTAGE PT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 201 CALVIN ST TAFT CA 93268, TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000108939 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 108939 |
| Name | CLEARPATH LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 07, 2018 |
| Property Address | 820 BELL AVE, TAFT, CA 93268-2910 |
| Document Number | 0000147301 |
| Map Reference | MB13 PG138 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180147301 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 201 CALVIN ST, TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000147302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2180147302 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
Source: Kern County records · Assessment roll updated July 21, 2025 · Last verified April 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,276.00 (+2.47%) | $334,649 (+4.04%) Land $44,617 Building $290,032 |
| 2024 | $5,149.00 (+6.21%) | |
| 2023 | $4,848.00 (+3.48%) | $321,657 Land $42,886 Building $278,771 |
| 2022 | $4,685.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), updated April 30, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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