Kern County property record for 239 California Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-142-03-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 027-142-03-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Account Number | 027142033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 239 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 13 , LOT 2627 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFTER TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2627 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 JAMES ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201325534 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025535 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of July 21, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $932.00 (+1.86%) | $55,401 (+4.04%) Land $24,622 Building $30,779 |
| 2024 | $915.00 (+3.27%) | |
| 2023 | $886.00 (+6.24%) | $53,252 Land $23,667 Building $29,585 |
| 2022 | $834.00 |
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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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 473 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 Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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