224 Caroline Ln, Shafter, CA 93263 Property Records

Kern County property record for 224 Caroline Ln, Shafter, CA 93263

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.14 acres (6,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,588 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Second Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`026-491-09-00-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`026-491-09-00-5`
Alternative APNs	`026-491-09-2` `0264910900` `02649109`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,154 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,694 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,154 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,098 sqft (0.14 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	430 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	20 sqft
Patio Area	90 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Radiant

Location & Zoning

Account Number	026491092
Street Address	224 CAROLINE LN
City	SHAFTER
State	CA
Zip	93263-3125
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TRACT 5774 , BLOCK , LOT 16
Legal Subdivision	TRACT 5774
Legal Tract	5774
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Township / Civil Division	SHAFTER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	4001

Owner

224 Caroline Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2023.

Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	224 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Mar 10, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Nov 10, 2021	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 13, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202328175
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 10, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000212097
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2023
Property Address	224 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125
Document Number	0000028175
Map Reference	MB 41 PG 181&182
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2023
Instrument	223028175
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2023
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	224 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028176
Date	Mar 10, 2023
Instrument	223028176

Lender

Name	SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

March 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2023
Property Address	224 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125
Document Number	0000028174
Map Reference	MB 41 PG 181&182
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2023
Instrument	223028174
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2023
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3042 SHAWNEE LN, WATERFORD, MI 48329-4340

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028177
Date	Mar 10, 2023
Instrument	223028177

Lender

Name	SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FOLSOM, CA 95630

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	362 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

November 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	KERN CA
Recording Date	Nov 10, 2021
Property Address	224 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125
Document Number	0000212097
Map Reference	MB 41 PG 181&182
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2021
Instrument	221212097
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3042 SHAWNEE LN, WATERFORD, MI 48329-4340

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 224 Caroline Ln was $3,588 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$291,831 (+2%) Land $87,549 Building $204,282
2025	$3,588.00 Homeowner's exemption	$286,110 Land $85,833 Building $200,277
2023	$1,712.00 (+4.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$127,318 Land $27,925 Building $99,393
2022	$1,644.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 224 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

Wildfire risk around 224 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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