Kern County property record for 830 Center St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Service Station & Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,968 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.466 acres (20,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,694 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-040-23-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 032-040-23-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,968 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 20,317 sqft (0.466 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 032040230 |
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| Street Address | 830 CENTER ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268-3129 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station & Convenience Store |
| Legal Description | R/S 9-142 PAR A |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF TAFT |
| Legal Tract | 23 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | P |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 830 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202449388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000111481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 830 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000049388 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 142 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224049388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 830 CENTER ST, TAFT, CA 93268-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000049389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224049389 |
| Name | JAE JUNG SO AND SOON HWAN SO TRUST |
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| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $749,088 (+2%) Land $213,282 Building $535,806 | |
| 2025 | $8,694.00 (+131.47%) | $734,400 (+123.41%) Land $209,100 Building $525,300 |
| 2023 | $3,756.00 (+1.13%) | $328,721 Land $156,533 Building $172,188 |
| 2022 | $3,714.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
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| 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 381 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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