Kern County property record for 168 W Ash Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,298 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-182-13-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 026-182-13-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,148 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Basement Area | 64 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,252 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 026182139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 168 W ASH AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 16 , TOWNSHIP 28 , RANGE 25 , QUARTER |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 4102 |
168 W Ash Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 1997 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 W ASH AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 168 W Ash Ave was $1,298 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 | $79,563 (+2%) Land $13,557 Building $66,006 | |
| 2025 | $1,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,004 Land $13,292 Building $64,712 |
| 2023 | $1,226.00 (+5.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,977 Land $12,777 Building $62,200 |
| 2022 | $1,159.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 168 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 168 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 |
|---|
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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