Kern County property record for 18447 Poplar Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,860 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,101 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-170-27-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 090-170-27-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 090170275 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18447 POPLAR AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PMW 556 LOT 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
18447 Poplar Ave is owned by a company that bought it in January 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18447 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223484 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000103050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 18447 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000003484 |
| Map Reference | MB 5719 PG 1978 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 222003484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18447 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000003485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222003485 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18447 Poplar Ave was $6,101, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Richland Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $487,092 (+2%) Land $97,418 Building $389,674 | |
| 2025 | $6,101.00 (+1.62%) | $477,542 Land $95,508 Building $382,034 |
| 2024 | $6,004.00 (+3.14%) | |
| 2023 | $5,821.00 (+51.04%) | $459,000 Land $91,800 Building $367,200 |
| 2022 | $3,854.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18447 Poplar 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.
Wildfire risk around 18447 Poplar Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 28 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 |
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