Kern County property record for 18492 Bayless Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,124 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-131-53-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 090-131-53-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 938 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,196 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 090131533 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18492 BAYLESS AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| 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 | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
18492 Bayless Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1999.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18492 BAYLESS AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999175355 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18492 Bayless Ave was $1,124 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $28,187 (+2%) Land $15,662 Building $12,525 | |
| 2025 | $1,124.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,635 Land $15,355 Building $12,280 |
| 2023 | $932.00 (+23.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $26,563 Land $14,759 Building $11,804 |
| 2022 | $752.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18492 Bayless 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 18492 Bayless Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 107 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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