Kern County property record for 289 Franklin St, Arvin, CA 93203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 965 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,500 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,018 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 192-141-12-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 192-141-12-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 965 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,045 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 247 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,939 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Account Number | 192141125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | ARVIN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93203-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1341 , BLOCK , LOT 1&2 |
| Legal Tract | 1341 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KERN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ARVIN-LAMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 6304 |
289 Franklin St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Kern County records, as of August 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9909 MYRTLE AVE, LAMONT, CA 93241-1533 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012186274 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108969 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Franklin St was $3,018.
Source: Kern County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Municipality | Arvin City |
| Elementary School District | Arvin Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Kern High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,534 (+2%) Land $37,676 Building $23,858 | |
| 2025 | $3,018.00 | $60,329 Land $36,938 Building $23,391 |
| 2023 | $2,659.00 (+3.38%) | $57,988 Land $35,504 Building $22,484 |
| 2022 | $2,572.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 289 Franklin St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 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.
Wildfire risk around 289 Franklin St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | ARVIN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIST serves 19,669 people · EPA ID CA1510001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 276 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, Verizon.
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