Kern County property record for 202 Caroline Ln, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage May 2022 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-491-06-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 026-491-06-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,214 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 548 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 026491068 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 202 CAROLINE LN |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5774 , BLOCK , LOT 13 |
| Legal Tract | 5774 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
202 Caroline Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 5, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201883215 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000075138 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222075138 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 319 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000070639 |
| Map Reference | MB 41 PG 181&182 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 222070639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000099530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220099530 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000154868 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | PUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, PUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 202 CAROLINE LN SHAFTER CA 932633125, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000154868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 154868 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000083215 |
| Map Reference | MB41 PG181&182 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218083215 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE BAKERSFIELD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 202 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000083216 |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 0218083216 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 202 Caroline Ln was $3,423.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Shafter City |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Richland Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $270,189 (+2%) Land $49,815 Building $220,374 | |
| 2025 | $3,423.00 | $264,892 Land $48,838 Building $216,054 |
| 2023 | $3,257.00 (+20.14%) | $254,608 Land $46,943 Building $207,665 |
| 2022 | $2,711.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 202 Caroline Ln 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 202 Caroline Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 575 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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