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502 KERN ST

TAFT, CA 93268
0
Baths
613 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,806 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,601 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$126,824 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,292
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,532
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,338

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
64
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
1
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountyKERN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Taft Union High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Taft Primary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Lincoln Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Taft City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93268These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.143
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.333

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,568
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.132 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,410
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,313
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.7 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.75%

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How this home compares

502 Kern St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Kern County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Kern County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Kern County

How it measures up in Taft 93268

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taft 93268.

Living area613 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,235 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size3,806 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 502 Kern St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaft 93268Kern County
Living areabigger than613 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3,806 ft²9% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194649% of homes9% of homes

About 502 Kern St

When did 502 Kern St, Taft, CA last sell?

502 Kern St, Taft, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 502 Kern St, Taft, CA?

502 Kern St, Taft, CA has 613 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 502 Kern St, Taft, CA built?

502 Kern St, Taft, CA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 502 Kern St, Taft, CA?

502 Kern St, Taft, CA is assigned to Taft Union High School (high), rated C-; Taft Primary School (elementary), rated C; Lincoln Junior High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Taft City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 502 Kern St, Taft, CA compare to other homes in Taft 93268?

Among the 5,265 homes in Taft 93268, it is bigger than 2% of them (613 ft² against a typical 1,235 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (3,806 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1946 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 502 Kern St, Taft, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Kern St, Taft, CA was $2,601. The county assessed it at $126,824.

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