Kern County property record for 240 Caroline Ln, Shafter, CA 93263
| 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 | $185,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,615 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-491-11-8 |
| Primary APN | 026-491-11-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,694 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| 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 |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 026491118 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 CAROLINE LN |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5774 , BLOCK , LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 5774 |
| Legal Tract | 5774 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
240 Caroline Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000126961 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 240 CAROLINE LN, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 0000013319 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $204.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 240 CAROLINE LN SHAFTER CA 932633125, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3125 |
| Document Number | 13320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13320 |
| Name | ORION LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Caroline Ln was $2,615 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 | $206,365 (+2%) Land $44,617 Building $161,748 | |
| 2025 | $2,615.00 Homeowner's exemption | $202,320 Land $43,743 Building $158,577 |
| 2023 | $2,485.00 (+3.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,466 Land $42,046 Building $152,420 |
| 2022 | $2,404.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 240 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 risk around 240 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.
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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