Kern County property record for 18499 Poplar Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 090-170-35-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 090-170-35-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,222 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,976 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 103 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 090170358 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18499 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 | KERN COUNTY LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
18499 Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2011.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18499 POPLAR AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011100203 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000100202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18499 Poplar Ave was $1,790, 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 | $121,697 (+2%) Land $32,021 Building $89,676 | |
| 2025 | $1,790.00 (+1.59%) | $119,312 Land $31,394 Building $87,918 |
| 2024 | $1,762.00 (+3.1%) | |
| 2023 | $1,709.00 (+3.83%) | $114,681 Land $30,176 Building $84,505 |
| 2022 | $1,646.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18499 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 18499 Poplar Ave is moderate, ranking above 59% 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 59% of the US · lower than 64% 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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