Kern County property record for 240 Frances Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,004 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 026-453-07-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 026-453-07-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,408 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,006 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 026453076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 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 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 4868 |
| Legal Tract | 4868 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4001 |
240 Frances Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 FRANCES AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202489160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000182975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 240 FRANCES AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3108 |
| Document Number | 0000062692 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 82&83 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220062692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 240 FRANCES AVE, SHAFTER, CA 93263-3108 |
| Document Number | 0000062693 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 220062693 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Frances Ave was $4,004.
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 | $326,400 (+2%) Land $81,600 Building $244,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,004.00 | $320,000 Land $80,000 Building $240,000 |
| 2023 | $2,511.00 (+3.21%) | $194,465 Land $52,558 Building $141,907 |
| 2022 | $2,433.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 240 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.
The area around 240 Frances Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 202 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 Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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