Kern County property record for 18477 Poplar Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Second Mortgage Sep 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-170-22-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 090-170-22-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,794 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 090170226 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 20 , TOWNSHIP 28 , RANGE 25 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS KERN COUNTY CO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
18477 Poplar Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2018.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3057 JACARANDA DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-1517 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage KERN SCHOOLS FCU |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000141795 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000141795 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218141795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000141796 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218141796 |
| Name | KERN SCHOOLS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000128114 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 128114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE SHAFTER CA 932632831, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000128115 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 128115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 18477 POPLAR AVE SHAFTER CA 932632831, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18477 Poplar Ave was $2,991, 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 | $223,986 (+2%) Land $46,420 Building $177,566 | |
| 2025 | $2,991.00 (+1.6%) | $219,595 Land $45,510 Building $174,085 |
| 2024 | $2,944.00 (+3.12%) | |
| 2023 | $2,855.00 (+4.27%) | $211,070 Land $43,744 Building $167,326 |
| 2022 | $2,738.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18477 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 18477 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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