Kern County property record for 18491 Bayless Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.283 acres (12,337 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-131-54-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 090-131-54-00-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,762 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,337 sqft (0.283 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 090131541 |
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| Street Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | SECTION 21 , TOWNSHIP 28 , RANGE 25 , QUARTER |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 28 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202135776 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047139 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2862 |
| Document Number | 0000035776 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 221035776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2862 |
| Document Number | 0000035777 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221035777 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2862 |
| Document Number | 0000169845 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 169845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $91.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5405 POMERADO WAY BAKERSFIELD CA 933139402, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313-9402 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 18491 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2862 |
| Document Number | 0000112517 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 112517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1523 PANAMA LN #E100 BAKERSFIELD CA 933075683, E100, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307-5683 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $165,609 (+2%) Land $55,203 Building $110,406 | |
| 2025 | $2,770.00 (+10.67%) | $162,363 (+4.04%) Land $54,121 Building $108,242 |
| 2023 | $2,503.00 (+8.87%) | $156,060 Land $52,020 Building $104,040 |
| 2022 | $2,299.00 |
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 | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
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