Kern County property record for 240 California Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2024 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 027-160-15-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 027-160-15-00-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,540 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Patio Area | 29 sqft |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 027160159 |
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| Street Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY SHFTR , BLOCK 15 , LOT 5&6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFTER TOWNSITE |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll, APN 027-160-15-00-6, as of July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 27, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MMH INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Oct 06, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 06, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202433885 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Document Number | 0000033886 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224033886 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Document Number | 0000033885 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 224033885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2024 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Property Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000193743 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 221193743 |
| Name | MMH INVESTMENTS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 06, 2017 |
| Property Address | 240 CALIFORNIA AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2065 |
| Document Number | 0000134964 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 134964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6501 FRUITVALE AVE BAKERSFIELD CA 933082712, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308-2712 |
Source: Kern County assessment roll as of July 21, 2025 · Last verified July 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,520.00 (+4.68%) | $106,080 (+7.78%) Land $51,000 Building $55,080 |
| 2024 | $1,452.00 (+3.27%) | |
| 2023 | $1,406.00 (+4.54%) | $98,425 Land $27,340 Building $71,085 |
| 2022 | $1,345.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kern County (06029C), as of April 30, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060290041012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 473 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, California Internet, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA1510019, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF SHAFTER serves 21,915 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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