Kern County property record for 144 W Ash Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 520 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,254 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,018 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-182-12-1 |
| Primary APN | 026-182-12-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,254 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 026182121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 144 W ASH AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 , TOWNSHIP 28 , RANGE 25 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4102 |
144 W Ash Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 W ASH AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006262632 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000155849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 W Ash Ave was $2,018 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $165,000 (+5.77%) Land $41,000 Building $124,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,018.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,000 Land $39,000 Building $117,000 |
| 2023 | $1,987.00 (+12.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,000 Land $39,000 Building $117,000 |
| 2022 | $1,767.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 144 W Ash Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 144 W Ash Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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 | 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 686 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 Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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