Kern County property record for 159 Margaret Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,091 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-473-24-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 026-473-24-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,091 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,515 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,091 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 94 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 026473249 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MARGARET AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2879 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5487 , BLOCK , LOT 47 |
| Legal Tract | 5487 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MARGARET AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2879 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064385 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 MARGARET AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2879 |
| Document Number | 0000064385 |
| Map Reference | MB 39 PG 3&4 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 223064385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 MARGARET AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2879 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 159 MARGARET AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2879 |
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 | $116,446 (+2%) Land $34,460 Building $81,986 | |
| 2025 | $1,533.00 (+5.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,164 (+4.04%) Land $33,785 Building $80,379 |
| 2023 | $1,455.00 (+4.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $109,732 Land $32,474 Building $77,258 |
| 2022 | $1,392.00 |
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
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 | 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 575 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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