Kern County property record for 259 Walnut St, Shafter, CA 93263
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,386 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 028-123-06-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 028-123-06-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,637 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,762 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 43 sqft |
| Patio Area | 22 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 028123065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 WALNUT ST |
| City | SHAFTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93263-2239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1540 , BLOCK , LOT 26 |
| Legal Tract | 1540 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SHAFTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 4101 |
259 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1994.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 WALNUT ST, SHAFTER, CA 93263-2239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000127319 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Walnut St was $1,386.
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 | $96,435 (+2%) Land $20,289 Building $76,146 | |
| 2025 | $1,386.00 | $94,545 Land $19,892 Building $74,653 |
| 2023 | $1,319.00 (+4.68%) | $90,875 Land $19,120 Building $71,755 |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 259 Walnut St 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 259 Walnut St 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 436 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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