Kern County property record for 224 Frances Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-453-05-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 026-453-05-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,962 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,006 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 026453050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 FRANCES AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-3108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 4868 , BLOCK , LOT 39 |
| Legal Tract | 4868 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
224 Frances Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2003.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 FRANCES AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003128012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 224 FRANCES AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000137034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 0217137034 |
| Name | BAKERSFIELD CITY EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 5, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 Frances Ave was $1,746 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $135,147 (+2%) Land $29,535 Building $105,612 | |
| 2025 | $1,746.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,498 Land $28,956 Building $103,542 |
| 2023 | $1,658.00 (+4.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $127,355 Land $27,833 Building $99,522 |
| 2022 | $1,592.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 224 Frances 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 224 Frances Ave 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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