Kern County property record for 217 Kern St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-080-02-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 027-080-02-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,070 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 285 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 52 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Account Number | 027080027 |
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| Street Address | 217 KERN ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 7 , LOT P1-4 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | P1 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 KERN ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202625113 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 217 KERN ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000025113 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 226025113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 KERN ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2127 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $20,609 (+1.99%) Land $8,143 Building $12,466 | |
| 2025 | $523.00 (+5.23%) | $20,206 (+4.03%) Land $7,984 Building $12,222 |
| 2023 | $497.00 (+10.2%) | $19,424 Land $7,675 Building $11,749 |
| 2022 | $451.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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