Kern County property record for 144 California Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,947 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-150-18-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 027-150-18-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,947 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,498 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 027150184 |
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| Street Address | 144 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 14 , LOT 5&6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFTER |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2010 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage MAPLE LEAF CAPITAL COMPANY |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996121852 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047641 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 144 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2010 |
| Document Number | 0000075518 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202675518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY OC, TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust, 221 |
| Address | 625 ARKELIAN AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3506 |
| Document Number | 0000075518, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202675518 |
| Name | MAPLE LEAF CAPITAL COMPANY |
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| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Balloon |
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| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Balloon |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 144 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2010 |
| Document Number | 0000046408 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 144 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2010 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Shafter City |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Richland Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,916 (+2%) Land $26,129 Building $75,787 | |
| 2025 | $1,448.00 (+1.69%) | $99,918 (+4.04%) Land $25,617 Building $74,301 |
| 2024 | $1,424.00 (+3.34%) | |
| 2023 | $1,378.00 (+4.55%) | $96,040 Land $24,623 Building $71,417 |
| 2022 | $1,318.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SHAFTER serves 21,915 people · EPA ID CA1510019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 473 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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