Kern County property record for 998 Stevens St, Taft, CA 93268
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,031 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,250 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-352-28-1 |
| Primary APN | 039-352-28-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,031 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,046 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 789 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 789 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 039352281 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 998 STEVENS ST |
| City | TAFT |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CITY JAMSN , BLOCK V , LOT Z |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST ADD TO THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF TAFT |
| Legal Block | V |
| Legal Lot Number | Z |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST KERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
998 Stevens St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 FILLMORE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1620 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202373909 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 998 STEVENS ST, TAFT, CA 93268 |
| Document Number | 0000073909 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223073909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 505 FILLMORE ST, TAFT, CA 93268-1620 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 998 Stevens St was $2,250, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| 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 | $125,222 (+2%) Land $26,530 Building $98,692 | |
| 2025 | $2,250.00 (+3.88%) | $122,767 Land $26,010 Building $96,757 |
| 2024 | $2,166.00 (+136.46%) | |
| 2023 | $916.00 (+17.59%) | $25,977 (+1.99%) Land $12,370 Building $13,607 |
| 2022 | $779.00 | $25,469 Land $12,128 Building $13,341 |
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.
FEMA maps place 998 Stevens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 998 Stevens St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 409 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 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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