Kern County property record for 18478 Poplar Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 4.85 acres (211,266 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,674 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-080-20-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 090-080-20-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,911 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 211,266 sqft |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Account Number | 090080201 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18478 POPLAR AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 263 , LOT B |
| Legal Tract | 263 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
18478 Poplar Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 737 BROOKSIDE DR, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017114900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18478 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2832 |
| Document Number | 0000114900 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 114900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $401.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 737 BROOKSIDE DR SHAFTER CA 932633151, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3151 |
| Document Number | 114901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 114901 |
| Name | ROBERT E BIAS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 294, MANGUM, OK 73554-0294 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18478 Poplar Ave was $5,674, up 1.5% 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 | $423,607 (+2%) Land $174,084 Building $249,523 | |
| 2025 | $5,674.00 (+1.5%) | $415,302 Land $170,671 Building $244,631 |
| 2024 | $5,590.00 (+2.95%) | |
| 2023 | $5,430.00 (+5.97%) | $399,178 Land $164,045 Building $235,133 |
| 2022 | $5,124.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18478 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 18478 Poplar Ave is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 67% of the US · above 41% 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 25 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: Verizon.
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